US 3 over Ammonoosuc River

Fair Condition54 years old5,178 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
Location1.9 Mi Bethlehem Tl
CarriesUS 3
CrossesAmmonoosuc River
Coordinates44.27005, -71.54043

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length165.0 ft (50.3 m)
Max Span79.4 ft (24.2 m)
Deck Width57.7 ft (17.6 m)
Deck Area885.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1972 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,178 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number003901470005800

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