Chestnut Street over Cocheco River
FairStrafford County, New Hampshire · 800 Ft SW JCT 4&16 · Structure no. 006501280012200
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 208 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,810
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Cocheco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Street over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 12,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,958 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chestnut Street over Cocheco River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Cocheco 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Cocheco River carry?
About 12,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Cocheco River?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Cocheco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.