Winchester Street over Ashuelot River
FairCheshire County, New Hampshire · Downtown Keene · Structure no. 013601270006800
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,181
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winchester Street over Ashuelot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Street over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,547 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 52 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winchester Street over Ashuelot River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winchester 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 Winchester Street over Ashuelot River carry?
About 11,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Winchester Street over Ashuelot River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Winchester Street over Ashuelot River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.