US Bridges

Belknap Mt Road over Gunstock River

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 100 South Nh 11-A · Structure no. 009101410008900

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belknap Mt Road over Gunstock River is a concrete slab carrying Belknap Mt Road over Gunstock River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 886 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelknap Mt Road
CrossesGunstock River
Location100 South Nh 11-A
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.5482, -71.40738
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2023)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Belknap Mt Road over Gunstock River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Belknap Mt Road over Gunstock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Belknap Mt Road over Gunstock River carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belknap Mt Road over Gunstock River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Belknap Mt Road over Gunstock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.