Murphy Dam Road over Dam Spillway

Poor Condition88 years old96 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
Location0.2 Mi From US RT 3
CarriesMurphy Dam Road
CrossesDam Spillway
Coordinates45.04901, -71.38264

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width20.3 ft (6.2 m)
Deck Area71.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1938

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic96 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 8 months
OwnerOther State Agencies
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number021000990003400

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