Nh 3a over Needle Shop Brook

Fair Condition86 years old2,664 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Location1.4 Mi From Franklin
CarriesNh 3a
CrossesNeedle Shop Brook
Coordinates43.52798, -71.71537

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignFrame
Total Length25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Area98.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,664 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number012301570010800

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