US 2 over Israel River
FairCoos County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI E Lancaster Tl · Structure no. 013500460017800
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,467
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Israel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Israel River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 51 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 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 2,467 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,651 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Israel River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 2 over Israel 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 US 2 over Israel River carry?
About 2,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Israel River?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Israel River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.