US Bridges

Little Falls Br RD over Cocheco River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.71MI.N. Nh 11 · Structure no. 022200820008300

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,899
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Falls Br RD over Cocheco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Falls Br RD over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,899 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLittle Falls Br RD
CrossesCocheco River
Location0.71MI.N. Nh 11
Coordinates43.33936, -70.99697
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,899 (2023)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Little Falls Br RD over Cocheco River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Falls Br RD over Cocheco 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 Little Falls Br RD over Cocheco River carry?

About 5,899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Little Falls Br RD over Cocheco River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Little Falls Br RD over Cocheco River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.