Bridge Road over Blackwater River

Poor Condition144 years old96 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Location0.1 Mi S Nh 11
CarriesBridge Road
CrossesBlackwater River
Coordinates43.43498, -71.83616

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Max Span51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Width19.0 ft (5.8 m)
Deck Area114.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1882

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic96 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 16 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000800830009800

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