US Bridges

Valley Road over Dan Hole River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.11 MI FR Moultonville · Structure no. 020401100022000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Dan Hole River is a concrete frame carrying Valley Road over Dan Hole River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesDan Hole River
Location0.11 MI FR Moultonville
Coordinates43.74082, -71.20694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Valley Road over Dan Hole River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Dan Hole River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Dan Hole River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Dan Hole River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Dan Hole River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.