Westport Road over Ashuelot River

Fair Condition164 years old792 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Location.68 Mi NE Winchester Tl
CarriesWestport Road
CrossesAshuelot River
Coordinates42.84734, -72.34031

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length143.0 ft (43.6 m)
Max Span123.0 ft (37.5 m)
Deck Width17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Deck Area226.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1862 (reconstructed 2001)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic792 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number025100800009000

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