US Bridges

US 3 over Sl&arr

Fair

Coos County, New Hampshire · 2.2 MI from Stratford Tl · Structure no. 019800700009300

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,019
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 over Sl&arr is a concrete culvert carrying US 3 over Sl&arr in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,019 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,468 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 3
CrossesSl&arr
Location2.2 MI from Stratford Tl
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates44.61574, -71.53684
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,019 (2023)
Projected traffic4,468 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 over Sl&arr built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 over Sl&arr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 over Sl&arr carry?

About 3,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 3 over Sl&arr?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m).

Who owns US 3 over Sl&arr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.