Short Falls Road over Suncook River

Good Condition76 years old1,540 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Location.5 Mi S. Jct. RT 28
CarriesShort Falls Road
CrossesSuncook River
Coordinates43.20192, -71.38232

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length128.9 ft (39.3 m)
Max Span55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Deck Width29.5 ft (9 m)
Deck Area353.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,540 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number007900630009300

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