Upper Road over Bearcamp River
PoorCarroll County, New Hampshire · 2.1 MI from Nh RTE 113 · Structure no. 023301700009500
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Road over Bearcamp River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Upper Road over Bearcamp River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Road over Bearcamp River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Road over Bearcamp River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Road over Bearcamp River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Upper Road over Bearcamp River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Road over Bearcamp River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.