US Bridges

Mason Street over Androscoggin River

Fair

Coos County, New Hampshire · 350FT West of Unity ST · Structure no. 002302390005500

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,538
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Street over Androscoggin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mason Street over Androscoggin River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 58 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 3,538 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,236 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMason Street
CrossesAndroscoggin River
Location350FT West of Unity ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.46908, -71.17842
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,538 (2023)
Projected traffic5,236 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Mason Street over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Mason Street over Androscoggin 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 Mason Street over Androscoggin River carry?

About 3,538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mason Street over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Street over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.