Spring Street over Cocheco River
PoorStrafford County, New Hampshire · 1.38MI RTE 11 · Structure no. 008400760013500
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over Cocheco River is a concrete tee beam carrying Spring Street over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.
It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Street over Cocheco River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street over Cocheco 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Spring Street over Cocheco River carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spring Street over Cocheco River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over Cocheco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.