Short Falls Road over Suncook River
GoodMerrimack County, New Hampshire · .5 MI S. Jct. Rt 28 · Structure no. 007900630009300
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,540
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Falls Road over Suncook River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Falls Road over Suncook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,279 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 Short Falls Road over Suncook River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Short Falls Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Short Falls Road over Suncook River carry?
About 1,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Short Falls Road over Suncook River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Short Falls Road over Suncook River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.