US Bridges

Nh 10 over Ashuelot River

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.2 MI from Swanzey Tl · Structure no. 027901510018100

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 10 over Ashuelot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 10 over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,282 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,777 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNh 10
CrossesAshuelot River
Location0.2 MI from Swanzey Tl
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates42.84167, -72.35242
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,282 (2023)
Projected traffic10,777 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 10 over Ashuelot River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 10 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 Nh 10 over Ashuelot River carry?

About 7,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 10 over Ashuelot River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 10 over Ashuelot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.