Whittier Street over Cocheco River
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · Off Downtown Dover · Structure no. 006501110013200
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,392
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittier Street over Cocheco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whittier Street over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 4,392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whittier Street over Cocheco River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whittier Street over Cocheco 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Whittier Street over Cocheco River carry?
About 4,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whittier Street over Cocheco River?
The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Whittier Street over Cocheco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.