Main Street over Contoocook River
GoodHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 85 Ft FR Granite ST · Structure no. 020800920008900
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,119
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Contoocook River is a concrete frame carrying Main Street over Contoocook River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 85 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,056 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Contoocook River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Main Street over Contoocook River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Contoocook River carry?
About 6,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Contoocook River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Contoocook River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.