US 4 over Blackwater River

Poor Condition93 years old2,652 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Location0.3 Mi From Salisbury Tl
CarriesUS 4
CrossesBlackwater River
Coordinates43.42182, -71.77684

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width26.6 ft (8.1 m)
Deck Area185.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1933

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,652 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 8 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000801430007700

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