Mechanic Street over Israel River
FairPosted for loadCoos County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI from US RTE 3 · Structure no. 014101340010700
- Built
- 1862
- 163 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mechanic Street over Israel River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Mechanic Street over Israel River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1862 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 163 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mechanic Street over Israel River built?
It was built in 1862, making it 163 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Mechanic Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mechanic Street over Israel River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mechanic Street over Israel River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mechanic Street over Israel River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.