US Bridges

Elm Street over Pine River

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 1.55 Mi. Ossipee Tl · Structure no. 007400800011300

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,026
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Pine River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 42 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 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesPine River
Location1.55 Mi. Ossipee Tl
Coordinates43.74351, -71.08851
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2023)
Projected traffic1,518 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Elm Street over Pine River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Elm Street over Pine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Pine River carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Pine River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Pine River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.