US Bridges

Nh 9 Nh 10 over Elm Street

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI East of JCT 12 · Structure no. 013601290009900

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,814
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 9 Nh 10 over Elm Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 9 Nh 10 over Elm Street in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 10,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,004 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 9 Nh 10
CrossesElm Street
Location0.8 MI East of JCT 12
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.94953, -72.28235
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,814 (2023)
Projected traffic16,004 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 over Elm Street built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Nh 9 Nh 10 over Elm Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 9 Nh 10 over Elm Street carry?

About 10,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nh 9 Nh 10 over Elm Street?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 9 Nh 10 over Elm Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.