Bridge Street over Suncook River
GoodMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI from Nh RTE 107 · Structure no. 021200900010700
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Suncook River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Suncook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 116 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Suncook River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Bridge Street 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Suncook River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Suncook River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Suncook River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.