Messer Street over Winnipesaukee River
GoodBelknap County, New Hampshire · 1.0 Mi. JCT 106 · Structure no. 013901220005800
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,542
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Messer Street over Winnipesaukee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Messer Street over Winnipesaukee River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,202 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Messer Street over Winnipesaukee River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Messer Street over Winnipesaukee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Messer Street over Winnipesaukee River carry?
About 5,542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Messer Street over Winnipesaukee River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Messer Street over Winnipesaukee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.