US Bridges

NH119 over Ashuelot River

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · .1 Mi. from Jct. Nh 10 · Structure no. 027901130007700

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,648
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH119 over Ashuelot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH119 over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,648 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,399 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNH119
CrossesAshuelot River
Location.1 Mi. from Jct. Nh 10
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates42.7681, -72.39159
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,648 (2023)
Projected traffic5,399 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 NH119 over Ashuelot River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is NH119 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NH119 over Ashuelot River carry?

About 3,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH119 over Ashuelot River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns NH119 over Ashuelot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.