West Shore Road over Fowler River
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI from Alexandria Tl · Structure no. 003200670012000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Shore Road over Fowler River is a concrete frame carrying West Shore Road over Fowler River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Shore Road over Fowler River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Shore 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does West Shore Road over Fowler River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is West Shore Road over Fowler River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West Shore Road over Fowler River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.