Washington Street over Swift River
FairCarroll County, New Hampshire · 0.2 MI FR Washington ST · Structure no. 005401640006300
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Swift River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Swift River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,292 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Swift River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Swift 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 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Swift River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Swift River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Swift River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.