Fowler River Road over Fowler River
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 5.2MI FR Tuftonboro Tl · Structure no. 000301090013500
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fowler River Road over Fowler River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fowler River Road over Fowler River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 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 5 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fowler River Road over Fowler River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Fowler River Road over Fowler 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Fowler River Road over Fowler River carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fowler River Road over Fowler River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Fowler River Road over Fowler River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.