Forest Road over Contoocook River

Fair Condition89 years old2,818 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Location1.0 Mi East Of RTE 202
CarriesForest Road
CrossesContoocook River
Coordinates42.95674, -71.93484

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Max Span82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area211.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1937

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,818 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number011201580006800

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