Island Road over Canal Inlet
GoodMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 185 Ft from Fiske RD · Structure no. 005200530007100
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Road over Canal Inlet is a concrete continuous slab carrying Island Road over Canal Inlet in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Island Road over Canal Inlet built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Road over Canal Inlet 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 Island Road over Canal Inlet carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Island Road over Canal Inlet?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Island Road over Canal Inlet?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.