Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River
GoodPosted for loadCheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.71MI E JCT Nh 10 · Structure no. 025101360014300
- Built
- 1859
- 166 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 159 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1859 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 166 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,290 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River built?
It was built in 1859, making it 166 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River carry?
About 4,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.