US Bridges

Nh 12 NH101 over Ashuelot River Ped Trail

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.0 Mi. from Keene Center · Structure no. 013601320006000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 12 NH101 over Ashuelot River Ped Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 12 NH101 over Ashuelot River Ped Trail in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 22,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,714 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNh 12 NH101
CrossesAshuelot River Ped Trail
Location1.0 Mi. from Keene Center
RouteState Highway 12
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.92183, -72.28094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,780 (2023)
Projected traffic33,714 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 12 NH101 over Ashuelot River Ped Trail built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 12 NH101 over Ashuelot River Ped Trail 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 12 NH101 over Ashuelot River Ped Trail carry?

About 22,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nh 12 NH101 over Ashuelot River Ped Trail?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 12 NH101 over Ashuelot River Ped Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.