Mechanic Street over Israel River

Fair Condition164 years old750 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
Location0.3 Mi From US RTE 3
CarriesMechanic Street
CrossesIsrael River
Coordinates44.48688, -71.56419

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length94.2 ft (28.7 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area175.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1862 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic750 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number014101340010700

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