North Road over Androscoggin River
PoorCoos County, New Hampshire · 0.32 MI N JCT US 2 · Structure no. 023600750011300
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Road over Androscoggin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Road over Androscoggin River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 125 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Road over Androscoggin River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is North Road over Androscoggin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does North Road over Androscoggin River carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is North Road over Androscoggin River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Road over Androscoggin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.