Denman Thompson Hw over Ashuelot River
FairCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.19 MI FR Winchester ST · Structure no. 025100940011900
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,336
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denman Thompson Hw over Ashuelot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denman Thompson Hw over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denman Thompson Hw over Ashuelot River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denman Thompson Hw 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Denman Thompson Hw over Ashuelot River carry?
About 1,336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Denman Thompson Hw over Ashuelot River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Denman Thompson Hw over Ashuelot River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.