Nh149 over Contoocook River

Fair Condition133 years old4,507 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Location.1 Mi. From Jct. US 202
CarriesNh149
CrossesContoocook River
Coordinates43.11337, -71.89412

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignFrame
Total Length246.1 ft (75 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Deck Area652.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1893 (reconstructed 1940)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,507 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number012201440003300

Nearby Bridges

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