US Bridges

Granite Road over Pine River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI E JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 020402350013300

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granite Road over Pine River is a concrete culvert carrying Granite Road over Pine River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGranite Road
CrossesPine River
Location0.5 MI E JCT RTE 16
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.68413, -71.0793
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Granite Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granite Road over Pine 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 Granite Road over Pine River carry?

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

How long is Granite Road over Pine River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Granite Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.