W Hopkinton Road over Contoocook River
FairPosted for loadMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 206 Ft FR Clement Hill R · Structure no. 012900550011200
- Built
- 1853
- 172 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 169 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 558
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Hopkinton Road over Contoocook River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying W Hopkinton Road over Contoocook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1853 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 172 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 558 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Hopkinton Road over Contoocook River built?
It was built in 1853, making it 172 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is W Hopkinton Road 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does W Hopkinton Road over Contoocook River carry?
About 558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is W Hopkinton Road over Contoocook River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns W Hopkinton Road over Contoocook River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.