US Bridges

Bean Mountain Road over Lovell River

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.01 MI W Pine Hill Road · Structure no. 020400750026200

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Mountain Road over Lovell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bean Mountain Road over Lovell River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 26 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBean Mountain Road
CrossesLovell River
Location0.01 MI W Pine Hill Road
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.77133, -71.23944
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bean Mountain Road over Lovell River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bean Mountain Road over Lovell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bean Mountain Road over Lovell River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bean Mountain Road over Lovell River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Mountain Road over Lovell River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.