US302 over Saco River
GoodCarroll County, New Hampshire · 5.3 MI from Carroll Tl · Structure no. 011601420009400
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,004
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US302 over Saco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US302 over Saco River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 3,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,445 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 US302 over Saco River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US302 over Saco River 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 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 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US302 over Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.