Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook River
PoorHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.3 Mi. Henniker Tl · Structure no. 012201710006400
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 224 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 712
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook River carry?
About 712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.