Recycle Way over Ashuelot River
PoorCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.04MI NH119 · Structure no. 027900630010100
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Recycle Way over Ashuelot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Recycle Way over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Recycle Way over Ashuelot River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Recycle Way over Ashuelot 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Recycle Way over Ashuelot River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Recycle Way over Ashuelot River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Recycle Way over Ashuelot River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.