US Bridges

Meredith Center RD over Outlet Wickwas Pond

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI NW Laconia Tl · Structure no. 016701310010500

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredith Center RD over Outlet Wickwas Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meredith Center RD over Outlet Wickwas Pond in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,260 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeredith Center RD
CrossesOutlet Wickwas Pond
Location1.3 MI NW Laconia Tl
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBelknap County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.61389, -71.53302
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,230 (2023)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Meredith Center RD over Outlet Wickwas Pond built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meredith Center RD over Outlet Wickwas Pond 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Meredith Center RD over Outlet Wickwas Pond carry?

About 4,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meredith Center RD over Outlet Wickwas Pond?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Meredith Center RD over Outlet Wickwas Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.