Sawyers Crossing over Ashuelot River

Good Condition167 years old4,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Location1.71mi E Jct Nh 10
CarriesSawyers Crossing
CrossesAshuelot River
Coordinates42.88620, -72.28652

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length159.1 ft (48.5 m)
Max Span77.1 ft (23.5 m)
Deck Width21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Area310.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1859 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,250 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number025101360014300

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