Gulf Road over Salmon Falls River
PoorPosted for loadStrafford County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI from Maine Sl · Structure no. 006501820012300
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 489 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,132
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gulf Road over Salmon Falls River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulf Road over Salmon Falls River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,075 by 2043. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gulf Road over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Gulf Road over Salmon Falls River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Gulf Road over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 6,132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gulf Road over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Gulf Road over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.