US Bridges

Garage Way over Salmon Falls River

Fair

Strafford County, New Hampshire · Nh-Me Sl · Structure no. 017301980013100

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,881
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garage Way over Salmon Falls River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Garage Way over Salmon Falls River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,881 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,783 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGarage Way
CrossesSalmon Falls River
LocationNh-Me Sl
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.41383, -70.98698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,881 (2023)
Projected traffic2,783 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garage Way over Salmon Falls River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Garage Way over Salmon Falls 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Garage Way over Salmon Falls River carry?

About 1,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garage Way over Salmon Falls River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Garage Way over Salmon Falls River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.