West Shore Road over Newfound River

Fair Condition82 years old3,318 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Location2.7 Mi From Danbury Tl
CarriesWest Shore Road
CrossesNewfound River
Coordinates43.61832, -71.73910

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length68.9 ft (21 m)
Max Span57.1 ft (17.4 m)
Deck Width26.6 ft (8.1 m)
Deck Area170.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1944 (reconstructed 1950)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,318 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number003201030010100

Nearby Bridges

Riverdale Road over Newfound River 0.4 mi Good Nh 3a over Newfound River 0.9 mi Poor Nh 3a over Newfound River 1.3 mi Good Bristol Hill Road over Newfound River 1.6 mi Fair Bailey Road over Bog Brook 1.8 mi Good Fowler River Road over Bog Brook 1.8 mi Good Nh 3a over Newfound River 1.9 mi Poor Nh104 Pleasant ST over Newfound River 1.9 mi Good Central Street over Pemigewasset River 1.9 mi Good West Shore Road over Fowler River 2.0 mi Fair