Spaulding Avenue over Salmon Falls River
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · Maine Sl · Structure no. 022200300009700
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,013
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spaulding Avenue over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spaulding Avenue over Salmon Falls River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spaulding Avenue over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spaulding Avenue over Salmon Falls River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Spaulding Avenue over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 1,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spaulding Avenue over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Spaulding Avenue over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.