Maple Street over Cold Brook
PoorCarroll County, New Hampshire · 2.2 MI NE Effingham Tl · Structure no. 008901850006700
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Street over Cold Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Street over Cold Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Street over Cold Brook built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Street over Cold Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Street over Cold Brook carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Maple Street over Cold Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Street over Cold Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.