South Road over S Br Ashuelot River
FairCheshire County, New Hampshire · .12MI JCT Nh 32 · Structure no. 025101460008600
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Road over S Br Ashuelot River is a concrete tee beam carrying South Road over S Br Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 89 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,628 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Road over S Br Ashuelot River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is South Road over S Br 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does South Road over S Br Ashuelot River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South Road over S Br Ashuelot River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns South Road over S Br Ashuelot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.