US Bridges

Tuftonboro Road over Beech River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 3.3 MI FR Tuftonboro Tl · Structure no. 020401540019500

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuftonboro Road over Beech River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tuftonboro Road over Beech River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 97 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 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,346 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesTuftonboro Road
CrossesBeech River
Location3.3 MI FR Tuftonboro Tl
Coordinates43.72662, -71.15844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2023)
Projected traffic1,346 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Tuftonboro Road over Beech River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Tuftonboro Road over Beech 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 Tuftonboro Road over Beech River carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tuftonboro Road over Beech River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Tuftonboro Road over Beech River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.