US Bridges

Main Street over Mascoma Lake

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · .13 Mi. from JCT RTE 4-A · Structure no. 007700780013900

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Mascoma Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Mascoma Lake in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,009 by 2043. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesMascoma Lake
Location.13 Mi. from JCT RTE 4-A
Coordinates43.63227, -72.15672
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2023)
Projected traffic2,009 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for 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 Main Street over Mascoma Lake built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Mascoma Lake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Mascoma Lake carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Mascoma Lake?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Mascoma Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.