US Bridges

Nh 32 over S Branch Ashuelot River

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 2.79MI. S. Keene Tl · Structure no. 025101460012900

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,707
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 32 over S Branch Ashuelot River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 32 over S Branch Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,707 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,486 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 32
CrossesS Branch Ashuelot River
Location2.79MI. S. Keene Tl
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.87627, -72.27723
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,707 (2023)
Projected traffic5,486 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 32 over S Branch Ashuelot River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 32 over S Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 32 over S Branch Ashuelot River carry?

About 3,707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 32 over S Branch Ashuelot River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 32 over S Branch Ashuelot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.