West Street over Ashuelot River

Fair Condition74 years old16,605 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Location0.6 Mi From Keene Center
CarriesWest Street
CrossesAshuelot River
Coordinates42.93279, -72.28974

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length98.1 ft (29.9 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width64.3 ft (19.6 m)
Deck Area586.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1952 (reconstructed 1966)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,605 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number013601230007500

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