Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Bypassed Historic Bridge

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LilacBridge01

Opened for traffic in 1909, this bridge is New Hampshire's only surviving example of a threespan High Pratt truss bridge. Rename the Lilac Bridge in 1997.

Photo taken by David P. Timmins

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LilacBridge02

In December 1969, the weight limit was reduced because of a weakness found when the bridge was being repaired.

Photo taken by David P. Timmins

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LilacBridge03

Up river view of the bridge.

Photo taken by David P. Timmins

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LilacBridge04

Builders plaque from the 1936 repair.

Photo taken by David P. Timmins

Facts

Overview: Through truss bridge over Merrimack River on Bypassed Historic in Hooksett
Location: Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Status: Closed to all traffic
History: Built 1909
Design: Through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 170.0 ft.
Total length: 490.2 ft.
Deck width: 18.7 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 15.4 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +43.09583, -71.46278 (decimal degrees)
43°05'45" N, 71°27'46" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 19/299571/4774400 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Manchester North
Inventory number: BH 24983 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 09/2007): Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 0.0 (out of 100)