US Bridges

Nh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12 over West Street

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.0 MI to Keene Center · Structure no. 013601200007600

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12 over West Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12 over West Street in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 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 16,222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,008 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12
CrossesWest Street
Location1.0 MI to Keene Center
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.93363, -72.29747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,222 (2023)
Projected traffic24,008 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12 over West Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12 over West Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12 over West Street carry?

About 16,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12 over West Street?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 9 Nh 10 Nh 12 over West Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.