Fourth Street over Cocheco River

Good Condition48 years old2,189 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyStrafford
LocationDowntown Dover
CarriesFourth Street
CrossesCocheco River
Coordinates43.19987, -70.88202

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length179.1 ft (54.6 m)
Max Span87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area556.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,189 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number006501230012600

Nearby Bridges

Chestnut Street over Cocheco River 0.4 mi Fair Washington Street over Csx 0.4 mi Fair Nh 9 Nh108 SB over Cocheco River 0.5 mi Good Nh 9 Nh108 NB over Cocheco River 0.6 mi Fair Washington Street over Cocheco River 0.7 mi Good Whittier Street over Cocheco River 0.7 mi Good Tolend Road over Nh 16 Sp Tpk 0.7 mi Good Nh 16 Sp Tpk NB over Bmrr 0.8 mi Fair Nh 16 Sp Tpk SB over Bmrr 0.8 mi Good Nh 16 Sp Tpk NB over Cocheco River 0.9 mi Poor