Politics & Government

Two Portsmouth Bridges Deemed 'Fracture Critical'

The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge and the Sagamore Creek Bridge were on both lists.

Two Portsmouth bridges are classified as both "structurally deficient" and "fracture critical," according to federal data obtained by the Associated Press.


The AP report looked at bridges across the country and found that 23 bridges in New Hampshire fall into both of those negative categories. Bridges designated as "fracture critical" could collapse if one component fails, while those deemed "structurally deficient" are in need of repair or replacement.

Included on the list of 23 New Hampshire bridges are the Sagamore Creek Bridge and the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in Portsmouth.

The Sagamore Bridge will be replaced during a project starting next month. The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge is scheduled for replacement next year.

Other Seacoast bridges included on the list are the Hampton River Bridge over Route 1A in Hampton and the Little Harbor Bridge over Route 1B in New Castle. All of the bridges on the list are either closed, being rebuilt or have a posted weight limit.


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