Main Street over Suncook River
FairMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI N Chichester Tl · Structure no. 021200900010400
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,409
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Suncook River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Main Street over Suncook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 4,409 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,525 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Main Street over Suncook River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Suncook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Suncook River carry?
About 4,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Suncook River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Suncook River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.