REC AREA ACCESS RD
Carrying REC AREA ACCESS RD over OTTER BROOK
8.05 KM N OF KEENE, Cheshire, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: REC AREA ACCESS RD
The REC AREA ACCESS RD bridge in Cheshire, New Hampshire carries REC AREA ACCESS RD over OTTER BROOK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.6 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 20.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How REC AREA ACCESS RD compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.2 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- CEPNEDNH3310009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
REC AREA ACCESS 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 REC AREA ACCESS 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 REC AREA ACCESS RD?
REC AREA ACCESS RD in Cheshire, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is REC AREA ACCESS RD inspected?
REC AREA ACCESS 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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. REC AREA ACCESS 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 REC AREA ACCESS RD?
REC AREA ACCESS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining REC AREA ACCESS RD?
REC AREA ACCESS RD is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
How old is REC AREA ACCESS RD and does age affect safety?
REC AREA ACCESS RD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
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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