Bridge Street over Connecticut River
PoorClosed to trafficCheshire County, New Hampshire · Vermont State Line · Structure no. 026200620005200
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Connecticut River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bridge Street over Connecticut River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Bridge Street over Connecticut River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Connecticut River carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Bridge Street over Connecticut River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.