Nutting Road over Contoocook River
GoodCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI FR Cross ST · Structure no. 013401590009400
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,804
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nutting Road over Contoocook River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Nutting Road over Contoocook River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 120 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,804 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,669 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nutting Road over Contoocook River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Nutting Road over Contoocook River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Nutting Road over Contoocook River carry?
About 1,804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nutting Road over Contoocook River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nutting Road over Contoocook River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.