Wales Bridge Road over Soucook River

Poor Condition92 years old372 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
Location1.3 Mi From Concord Tl
CarriesWales Bridge Road
CrossesSoucook River
Coordinates43.26965, -71.46108

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignFrame
Total Length146.0 ft (44.5 m)
Max Span56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Deck Width28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Area391.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1934

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic372 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 16 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number015500540006500

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