River Street over Saco River
FairCarroll County, New Hampshire · 0.05 MI FR Cobb RD · Structure no. 001701090011300
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 473
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Street over Saco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Street over Saco River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Street over Saco River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Street over Saco 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 River Street over Saco River carry?
About 473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River Street over Saco River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns River Street over Saco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.