US202 NH123 over Contoocook River
PoorHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 2.2 MI to Greenfield Tl · Structure no. 020801080011600
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,773
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US202 NH123 over Contoocook River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 NH123 over Contoocook River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 83 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 5,773 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,544 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US202 NH123 over Contoocook River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US202 NH123 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US202 NH123 over Contoocook River carry?
About 5,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US202 NH123 over Contoocook River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US202 NH123 over Contoocook River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.