Elm Street over Winnipesaukee River
FairBelknap County, New Hampshire · Northfield Tl. · Structure no. 025600860004300
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,362
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Winnipesaukee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Winnipesaukee River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,362 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,855 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 40 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elm Street over Winnipesaukee River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Winnipesaukee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Winnipesaukee River carry?
About 9,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Winnipesaukee River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Winnipesaukee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.