US Bridges

Nh 25 over Bearcamp River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.6 Mi. Tamworth T.L. · Structure no. 020401140032800

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,213
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 25 over Bearcamp River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 25 over Bearcamp River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,213 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,235 by 2043. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNh 25
CrossesBearcamp River
Location0.6 Mi. Tamworth T.L.
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.81911, -71.20656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,213 (2023)
Projected traffic6,235 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nh 25 over Bearcamp River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 25 over Bearcamp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 25 over Bearcamp River carry?

About 4,213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 25 over Bearcamp River?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 25 over Bearcamp River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.