River Road over Saco River Overflow
GoodCarroll County, New Hampshire · 2.0 MI from Bartlett Tl · Structure no. 005400630004700
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,649
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Saco River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Saco River Overflow in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 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 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 4,649 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Road over Saco River Overflow built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is River Road over Saco River Overflow 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 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Saco River Overflow carry?
About 4,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Saco River Overflow?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Saco River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.