River Street over Squam River
GoodGrafton County, New Hampshire · 100 Ft FR Nh RTE 25 · Structure no. 001101010007300
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Street over Squam River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Street over Squam River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Street over Squam River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is River Street over Squam 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does River Street over Squam River carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River Street over Squam River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns River Street over Squam River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.