Elm Street over Paugus Bay
GoodBelknap County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI Union Ave · Structure no. 013901240007600
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,717
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Paugus Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Paugus Bay in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,717 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,461 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Paugus Bay built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Paugus Bay 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 Elm Street over Paugus Bay carry?
About 5,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Paugus Bay?
The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Paugus Bay?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.