US Bridges

River Road over Lovejoy Brook

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 1.6 MI from Bartlett Tl · Structure no. 005400620004200

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,649
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Lovejoy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Lovejoy Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,649 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesLovejoy Brook
Location1.6 MI from Bartlett Tl
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.05747, -71.14742
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,649 (2023)
Projected traffic6,880 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 River Road over Lovejoy Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Lovejoy Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Lovejoy Brook carry?

About 4,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Lovejoy Brook?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Lovejoy Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.