Contoocook Falls R over Contoocook River

Poor Condition93 years old712 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyHillsborough
Location0.3 Mi. Henniker Tl
CarriesContoocook Falls R
CrossesContoocook River
Coordinates43.13638, -71.87446

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length224.1 ft (68.3 m)
Max Span104.0 ft (31.7 m)
Deck Width28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Area601.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1933 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic712 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 16 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number012201710006400

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