US Bridges

Old Richmond Road over S Branch Ashuelot River

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 2.41MI. RTE32 · Structure no. 025101670009400

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
823
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Richmond Road over S Branch Ashuelot River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Richmond Road over S Branch Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 823 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Richmond Road
CrossesS Branch Ashuelot River
Location2.41MI. RTE32
Coordinates42.85096, -72.25557
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2023)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Richmond Road over S Branch Ashuelot River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Richmond Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Richmond Road over S Branch Ashuelot River carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Richmond Road over S Branch Ashuelot River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Richmond Road over S Branch Ashuelot River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.