Suncook Connection Bridge - New Hampshire Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

A historical marker about a double-deck truss bridge over the Suncook River located in Suncook, New Hampshire. You'll find the marker on the south-east side of the Suncook Connection Bridge. Best to reach via lower deck.

Marker Text
SUNCOOK CONNECTION BRIDGE
In 1931, the N.H. State Highway Department built an unusual double-deck truss bridge over the Suncook River to remove traffic on the Daniel Webster Highway (Route 3) from Main Street in Suncook Village. Designed by Harold E. Langley (1896-1991), an award-winning department engineer, the bridge allowed high-speed bypass travel on the upper deck while providing connections with the Suncook Valley Road (Buck Street) on the lower deck. It was the only double-deck bridge in N.H. when it was replaced in 2007. Local sentiment persuaded highway officials to build a similar but larger span.
2008
The schools in Pembroke and Allenstown ran a contest for students to come up with a name for the new bridge. The contest winner was James Mahon with the name "Suncook Connection Bridge".

If you know a little bit more about the history of the old bridge, or maybe you have some old photos, please post it in your log.

Marker Name: Suncook Connection Bridge Marker Type: Official NH State Marker Location: Suncook Village / Towns of Pembroke and Allenstown / Merrimack County Date Marker Established: 2008 Official Marker Number: Not listed

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