River Road over Saco River
FairCarroll County, New Hampshire · 2.1 MI from Bartlett Tl · Structure no. 005400640005000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,649
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Saco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Saco River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 5 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 4,649 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Saco River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is River Road 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Saco River carry?
About 4,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Saco River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.