US Bridges

Buffumsville RD over Salmon Falls River

Fair

Strafford County, New Hampshire · At Me State Line RD 60-5 · Structure no. 023701300009900

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,727
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffumsville RD over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffumsville RD over Salmon Falls River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 1,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffumsville RD
CrossesSalmon Falls River
LocationAt Me State Line RD 60-5
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.25131, -70.83963
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Buffumsville RD over Salmon Falls River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffumsville RD 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 Buffumsville RD over Salmon Falls River carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buffumsville RD over Salmon Falls River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Buffumsville RD over Salmon Falls River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.