US Bridges

US 2 US 3 over Israel River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 4.6 MI from Whitefield Tl · Structure no. 014101300011000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 US 3 over Israel River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 US 3 over Israel River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,579 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 2 US 3
CrossesIsrael River
Location4.6 MI from Whitefield Tl
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates44.48794, -71.56955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,175 (2023)
Projected traffic13,579 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 2 US 3 over Israel River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 US 3 over Israel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 US 3 over Israel River carry?

About 9,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 US 3 over Israel River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 US 3 over Israel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.