Bridge Street over Cocheco River
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · 0.03MI RTE 202A · Structure no. 022201270011000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,290
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Cocheco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 105 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 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Cocheco River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Bridge Street 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 Bridge Street over Cocheco River carry?
About 1,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Cocheco River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Cocheco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.