Cornish Toll Br RD over Connecticut River
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, New Hampshire · Vermont State Line · Structure no. 005500640010800
- Built
- 1866
- 159 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 449 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,722
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cornish Toll Br RD over Connecticut River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Cornish Toll Br RD over Connecticut River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1866 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 159 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,028 by 2043. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cornish Toll Br RD over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1866, making it 159 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Cornish Toll Br RD over Connecticut 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cornish Toll Br RD over Connecticut River carry?
About 2,722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cornish Toll Br RD over Connecticut River?
The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Cornish Toll Br RD over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.