US Bridges

Huntress Bridge RD over Ossipee River

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · Freedom Tl · Structure no. 007401760018500

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntress Bridge RD over Ossipee River is a steel truss - thru carrying Huntress Bridge RD over Ossipee River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 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 5 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntress Bridge RD
CrossesOssipee River
LocationFreedom Tl
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.79233, -70.99241
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2023)
Projected traffic284 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Huntress Bridge RD over Ossipee River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Huntress Bridge RD over Ossipee 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 Huntress Bridge RD over Ossipee River carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Huntress Bridge RD over Ossipee River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Huntress Bridge RD over Ossipee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.