US 3 Village ST over Contoocook River
GoodMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI S of Boscawen Tl · Structure no. 005200400009000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,813
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 3 Village ST over Contoocook River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 Village ST over Contoocook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 41 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 4,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,123 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 3 Village ST over Contoocook River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US 3 Village ST 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 3 Village ST over Contoocook River carry?
About 4,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 3 Village ST over Contoocook River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 Village ST over Contoocook River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.