Centenary Avenue over Nhrr
PoorPosted for loadBelknap County, New Hampshire · Town RD · Structure no. 013901260016300
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 121 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Centenary Avenue over Nhrr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centenary Avenue over Nhrr in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Centenary Avenue over Nhrr built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Centenary Avenue over Nhrr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Centenary Avenue over Nhrr carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Centenary Avenue over Nhrr?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Centenary Avenue over Nhrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.