US Bridges

Court ST over Nh 9 Nh 10

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.1 MI from Keene Center · Structure no. 013601250009600

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court ST over Nh 9 Nh 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court ST over Nh 9 Nh 10 in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 8,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,186 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt ST
CrossesNh 9 Nh 10
Location1.1 MI from Keene Center
RouteCity Street 12A
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.94711, -72.28835
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,910 (2023)
Projected traffic13,186 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Court ST over Nh 9 Nh 10 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court ST over Nh 9 Nh 10 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 Court ST over Nh 9 Nh 10 carry?

About 8,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Court ST over Nh 9 Nh 10?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Court ST over Nh 9 Nh 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.