River Road South over Partridge Brook
PoorCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.72 MI NH63 · Structure no. 027200890010000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 147 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,167
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road South over Partridge Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying River Road South over Partridge Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 River Road South over Partridge Brook built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road South over Partridge Brook 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does River Road South over Partridge Brook carry?
About 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road South over Partridge Brook?
The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns River Road South over Partridge Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.