Island Street over Ashuelot River
FairPosted for loadCheshire County, New Hampshire · Downtown Keene · Structure no. 013601250006900
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,042
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Street over Ashuelot River is a steel other carrying Island Street over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,042 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,942 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Street over Ashuelot River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Street over Ashuelot River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Island Street over Ashuelot River carry?
About 6,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Island Street over Ashuelot River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Island Street over Ashuelot River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.