Canal Street over Nashua River
FairHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.6 MI from Route 3 · Structure no. 017701390011500
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,902
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Street over Nashua River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Canal Street over Nashua River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 14,902 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,054 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Canal Street over Nashua River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal Street over Nashua 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Canal Street over Nashua River carry?
About 14,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Canal Street over Nashua River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Street over Nashua River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.