Main Street over Cocheco River
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · 3.1 MI Dover Tl · Structure no. 022201690011200
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,305
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Cocheco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,305 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,291 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 Main Street over Cocheco River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main 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 Main Street over Cocheco River carry?
About 8,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Cocheco River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Cocheco River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.