US Bridges

Govnrs Island RD over Lake Winnipesaukee

Fair

Belknap County, New Hampshire · At Laconia/Gilford Tl · Structure no. 009100620007700

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,708
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Govnrs Island RD over Lake Winnipesaukee is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Govnrs Island RD over Lake Winnipesaukee in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,708 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGovnrs Island RD
CrossesLake Winnipesaukee
LocationAt Laconia/Gilford Tl
CountyBelknap County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.60335, -71.42984
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,708 (2023)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Govnrs Island RD over Lake Winnipesaukee built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Govnrs Island RD over Lake Winnipesaukee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Govnrs Island RD over Lake Winnipesaukee carry?

About 1,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Govnrs Island RD over Lake Winnipesaukee?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Govnrs Island RD over Lake Winnipesaukee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.