Zaccaria Road over Smith River
PoorPosted for loadMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.15 MI South US 4 · Structure no. 005801090006500
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zaccaria Road over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zaccaria Road over Smith River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zaccaria Road over Smith River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Zaccaria Road over Smith 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Zaccaria Road over Smith River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Zaccaria Road over Smith River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Zaccaria Road over Smith River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.