NH114 over Contoocook River
FairMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI S of JCT RTE 202 · Structure no. 012001200011200
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,746
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH114 over Contoocook River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying NH114 over Contoocook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 86 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,746 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,024 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NH114 over Contoocook River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is NH114 over Contoocook River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NH114 over Contoocook River carry?
About 4,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NH114 over Contoocook River?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NH114 over Contoocook River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.