FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHRISTIAN HILL RD

Carrying CHRISTIAN HILL RD over NHRR(ABD)

50 FT FROM SOUTH GROVE S, Cheshire, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: CHRISTIAN HILL RD

The CHRISTIAN HILL RD bridge in Cheshire, New Hampshire carries CHRISTIAN HILL RD over NHRR(ABD). It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,159 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CHRISTIAN HILL RD compares

192
Bridges in Cheshire · 22 in Poor condition

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
15.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
4.5
Essentiality /15
11.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.6 m (74 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,159 vehicles/day
Structure Number
025100980012200

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

CHRISTIAN HILL RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CHRISTIAN HILL RD against other structures in Cheshire and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CHRISTIAN HILL RD?

CHRISTIAN HILL RD in Cheshire, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHRISTIAN HILL RD inspected?

CHRISTIAN HILL RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,159 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHRISTIAN HILL RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CHRISTIAN HILL RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CHRISTIAN HILL RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHRISTIAN HILL RD?

CHRISTIAN HILL RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CHRISTIAN HILL RD and does age affect safety?

CHRISTIAN HILL RD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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