Washington Street over Canal Inlet
FairMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.6 MI FR US 3 · Structure no. 005200480008200
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,533
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Canal Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Canal Inlet in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,748 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Canal Inlet built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Washington Street over Canal Inlet 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Canal Inlet carry?
About 2,533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Canal Inlet?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Canal Inlet?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.