Church Street over Winnipesaukee River
GoodBelknap County, New Hampshire · 1.4 MI from Belmont Tl · Structure no. 013901230005200
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,494
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Winnipesaukee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Winnipesaukee River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 5,494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,131 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Church Street over Winnipesaukee River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Church 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 Church Street over Winnipesaukee River carry?
About 5,494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over Winnipesaukee River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Winnipesaukee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.