Coombs Bridge RD over Ashuelot River
FairPosted for loadCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.27MI. NH119 · Structure no. 027901430017500
- Built
- 1837
- 188 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 618
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coombs Bridge RD over Ashuelot River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Coombs Bridge RD over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1837 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 188 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 618 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Coombs Bridge RD over Ashuelot River built?
It was built in 1837, making it 188 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Coombs Bridge RD over Ashuelot River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Coombs Bridge RD over Ashuelot River carry?
About 618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Coombs Bridge RD over Ashuelot River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Coombs Bridge RD over Ashuelot River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.