Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
What do you call a bridge that tells jokes? A pun-toon bridge.
over SOUHEGAN RIVER
0.8 MI FROM BABOOSIC RD
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 75,081 vehicles per day and is 73 years old (reconstructed in 2011).
Its sufficiency rating of 79.2 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 229 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
About 75,081 vehicles cross daily — heavy traffic, congestion likely during rush hours.
The deck is 123 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1953
73 years old (rebuilt 2011)
Structure Type
Steel (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
229 ft
69.8 m
Deck Width
123 ft
37.5 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
84 ft
longest unsupported section (25.6 m)
Traffic Lanes
4 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
75,081vehicles/day
42.85679°N, 71.49862°W
Steel (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A steel stringer bridge uses parallel steel beams (stringers) to support the deck. This is one of the most common bridge types in the US, valued for its simplicity and strength.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.