US Bridges

School Street over Ammonoosuc River

Poor

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 214 Ft from Nh RTE 112 · Structure no. 015000630007800

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,087
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Street over Ammonoosuc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying School Street over Ammonoosuc River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,087 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,088 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSchool Street
CrossesAmmonoosuc River
Location214 Ft from Nh RTE 112
Coordinates44.21428, -71.91096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,087 (2023)
Projected traffic3,088 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 School Street over Ammonoosuc River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is School Street over Ammonoosuc River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does School Street over Ammonoosuc River carry?

About 2,087 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is School Street over Ammonoosuc River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns School Street over Ammonoosuc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.