US Bridges

Meadow Road over Androscoggin River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 0.43 MI NE JCT US 2 · Structure no. 023601220010900

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Road over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Road over Androscoggin River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesAndroscoggin River
Location0.43 MI NE JCT US 2
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.40459, -71.0675
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2023)
Projected traffic232 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Road over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Road over Androscoggin 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 Meadow Road over Androscoggin River carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.