US Bridges

Northside Road over Upper Ammonoosuc River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 234 Ft from NH110 · Structure no. 024001150009100

Built
1862
163 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Road over Upper Ammonoosuc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Road over Upper Ammonoosuc River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1862 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorthside Road
CrossesUpper Ammonoosuc River
Location234 Ft from NH110
Coordinates44.60099, -71.40812
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 Northside Road over Upper Ammonoosuc River built?

It was built in 1862, making it 163 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Northside Road over Upper Ammonoosuc 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Northside Road over Upper Ammonoosuc River carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Northside Road over Upper Ammonoosuc River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Road over Upper Ammonoosuc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.