RECYCLE WAY
Carrying RECYCLE WAY over ASHUELOT RIVER
0.04MI NH119, Cheshire, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RECYCLE WAY
The RECYCLE WAY bridge in Cheshire, New Hampshire carries RECYCLE WAY over ASHUELOT RIVER. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 40.2 meters (132 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RECYCLE WAY compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1947
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 40.2 m (132 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.3 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 027900630010100
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
RECYCLE WAY 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 RECYCLE WAY 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 RECYCLE WAY?
RECYCLE WAY in Cheshire, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RECYCLE WAY inspected?
RECYCLE WAY'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 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RECYCLE WAY 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 RECYCLE WAY?
RECYCLE WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RECYCLE WAY?
RECYCLE WAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RECYCLE WAY and does age affect safety?
RECYCLE WAY was built in 1947, making it 79 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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.
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