US Bridges

North Village Road over Warner River

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.05 MI from I-89 · Structure no. 026301830011400

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Village Road over Warner River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Village Road over Warner River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Village Road
CrossesWarner River
Location0.05 MI from I-89
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.2788, -71.82073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2023)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Village Road over Warner River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Village Road over Warner 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North Village Road over Warner River carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Village Road over Warner River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Village Road over Warner River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.