US302 over Saco River
FairCarroll County, New Hampshire · 4.4 MI Carroll Tl · Structure no. 011601270009600
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,004
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US302 over Saco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US302 over Saco River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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 3,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,445 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US302 over Saco River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US302 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US302 over Saco River carry?
About 3,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US302 over Saco River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US302 over Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.