Salmon Falls Road over Salmon Falls River
FairStrafford County, New Hampshire · Maine State Line RD 5 · Structure no. 023700780012400
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,060
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon Falls Road over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salmon Falls Road over Salmon Falls River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 5,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,488 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Salmon Falls Road over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon Falls Road 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Salmon Falls Road over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 5,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Salmon Falls Road over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon Falls Road over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.