Fourth Street over Cocheco River
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · Downtown Dover · Structure no. 006501230012600
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,189
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fourth Street over Cocheco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth Street over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,239 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourth Street over Cocheco River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fourth 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 Fourth Street over Cocheco River carry?
About 2,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fourth Street over Cocheco River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Fourth Street over Cocheco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.