US Bridges

NH113 over Bearcamp River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 2.6 MI from RTE 109 · Structure no. 023301870008500

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH113 over Bearcamp River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NH113 over Bearcamp River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 98 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNH113
CrossesBearcamp River
Location2.6 MI from RTE 109
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates43.82713, -71.39954
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2023)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NH113 over Bearcamp River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is NH113 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NH113 over Bearcamp River carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH113 over Bearcamp River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NH113 over Bearcamp River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.