French Road over Johns River
FairCoos County, New Hampshire · 2.9 MI Nh 135 · Structure no. 005701780012900
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Road over Johns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Road over Johns River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 77 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Road over Johns River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is French Road over Johns 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does French Road over Johns River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is French Road over Johns River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns French Road over Johns River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.