US Bridges

Josie Road over Mohawk River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 2.8 MI from Dixville Tl · Structure no. 005001600006500

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josie Road over Mohawk River is a concrete frame carrying Josie Road over Mohawk River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJosie Road
CrossesMohawk River
Location2.8 MI from Dixville Tl
Coordinates44.87103, -71.38393
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Josie Road over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Josie Road over Mohawk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Josie Road over Mohawk River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Josie Road over Mohawk River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Josie Road over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.