US Bridges

Court Street over Ashuelot River

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 2.3 MI from Keene Center · Structure no. 013601110011600

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,754
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Street over Ashuelot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court Street over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,754 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,955 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCourt Street
CrossesAshuelot River
Location2.3 MI from Keene Center
RouteState Highway 12A
Coordinates42.96047, -72.30294
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,754 (2023)
Projected traffic12,955 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Court Street over Ashuelot River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court Street over Ashuelot 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 2023.

How much traffic does Court Street over Ashuelot River carry?

About 8,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Court Street over Ashuelot River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Court Street over Ashuelot River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.