US Bridges

Nh 11A over Gunstock River

Fair

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 3.2 MI E Laconia Tl · Structure no. 009101340009800

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 11A over Gunstock River is a concrete slab carrying Nh 11A over Gunstock River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 99 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,744 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 11A
CrossesGunstock River
Location3.2 MI E Laconia Tl
RouteState Highway 11A
Coordinates43.55401, -71.40095
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,557 (2023)
Projected traffic6,744 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 11A over Gunstock River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Nh 11A over Gunstock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 11A over Gunstock River carry?

About 4,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 11A over Gunstock River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 11A over Gunstock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.