US Bridges

Old Nh 9 over Granite Lake Outlet

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 200 Ft. RTE.9 · Structure no. 017800440010200

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nh 9 over Granite Lake Outlet is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Nh 9 over Granite Lake Outlet in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Nh 9
CrossesGranite Lake Outlet
Location200 Ft. RTE.9
Coordinates43.00324, -72.17432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Nh 9 over Granite Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Old Nh 9 over Granite Lake Outlet 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Nh 9 over Granite Lake Outlet carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Nh 9 over Granite Lake Outlet?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Nh 9 over Granite Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.