US Bridges

Mill Street over Conway Lake Outlet

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI FR US RTE 302 · Structure no. 005401660013100

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,629
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Conway Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Street over Conway Lake Outlet in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesConway Lake Outlet
Location0.8 MI FR US RTE 302
Coordinates43.98549, -71.05253
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2023)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Conway Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Mill Street over Conway Lake Outlet 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 Mill Street over Conway Lake Outlet carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Conway Lake Outlet?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Conway Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.