Cocheco Road over Cocheco River
PoorStrafford County, New Hampshire · 0.15MI. RTE 75 · Structure no. 008401210014100
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,773
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cocheco Road over Cocheco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cocheco Road over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 72 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 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,624 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 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 Cocheco Road over Cocheco River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Cocheco Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cocheco Road over Cocheco River carry?
About 1,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cocheco Road over Cocheco River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Cocheco Road over Cocheco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.