West Shore Road over Newfound River
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 2.7 MI from Danbury Tl · Structure no. 003201030010100
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,318
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Shore Road over Newfound River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Shore Road over Newfound River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 81 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 3,318 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,910 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Shore Road over Newfound River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is West Shore Road over Newfound 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 Newfound River carry?
About 3,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is West Shore Road over Newfound River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns West Shore Road over Newfound River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.