US Bridges

Quaker Whiteface R over Whiteface River

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.45 Mi. Rte. 113A · Structure no. 023302030013800

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Whiteface R over Whiteface River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quaker Whiteface R over Whiteface River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQuaker Whiteface R
CrossesWhiteface River
Location0.45 Mi. Rte. 113A
Coordinates43.8662, -71.38975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Quaker Whiteface R over Whiteface River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Quaker Whiteface R over Whiteface River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Whiteface R over Whiteface River carry?

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

How long is Quaker Whiteface R over Whiteface River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Whiteface R over Whiteface River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.