Dow Avenue over Gale River

Fair Condition116 years old235 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Location0.5 Mi. RTE 116
CarriesDow Avenue
CrossesGale River
Coordinates44.22486, -71.74207

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignOther
Total Length71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Max Span67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Width14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Area94.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1910 (reconstructed 1999)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic235 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number008700590011700

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