US Bridges

Depot Street over Suncook River

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.06 MI FR Epsom Tl · Structure no. 004601380010500

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Street over Suncook River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot Street over Suncook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDepot Street
CrossesSuncook River
Location0.06 MI FR Epsom Tl
Coordinates43.25709, -71.36957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Depot Street over Suncook River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot Street over Suncook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Depot Street over Suncook River carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Depot Street over Suncook River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Street over Suncook River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.