US Bridges

NH112 Kancamagus over Hobbs Brook

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 3.3 MI from Conway Tl · Structure no. 000201890014000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH112 Kancamagus over Hobbs Brook is a concrete slab carrying NH112 Kancamagus over Hobbs Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,456 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNH112 Kancamagus
CrossesHobbs Brook
Location3.3 MI from Conway Tl
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates43.99353, -71.21489
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2023)
Projected traffic2,456 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 NH112 Kancamagus over Hobbs Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH112 Kancamagus over Hobbs Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NH112 Kancamagus over Hobbs Brook carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH112 Kancamagus over Hobbs Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NH112 Kancamagus over Hobbs Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.