Penacook Road over Contoocook River

Fair Condition46 years old1,246 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Location1.0 Mi Fr Webster Tl
CarriesPenacook Road
CrossesContoocook River
Coordinates43.23668, -71.69079

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length244.1 ft (74.4 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area677.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1980

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,246 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number012901300015400

Nearby Bridges

East Penacook Road over Blackwater River 0.6 mi Fair Tyler Road over Blackwater River 1.0 mi Good Nh103 Nh127 over Contoocook River 1.5 mi Fair I-89 NB over Contoocook River 2.0 mi Good I-89 NB over Pine Street 2.1 mi Good I-89 SB over Contoocook River 2.1 mi Fair I-89 SB over Pine Street 2.1 mi Fair Nh127 over Warner River 2.3 mi Poor Nh127 over I-89 2.5 mi Fair Deer Meadow Road over Deer Meadow Brook 2.9 mi Fair