US Bridges

Bearcamp Pond Road over Bearcamp River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI from Nh RTE 25 · Structure no. 023302230007200

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bearcamp Pond Road over Bearcamp River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bearcamp Pond Road over Bearcamp River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 125 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBearcamp Pond Road
CrossesBearcamp River
Location0.5 MI from Nh RTE 25
Coordinates43.82738, -71.35956
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Bearcamp Pond Road over Bearcamp River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Bearcamp Pond Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bearcamp Pond Road over Bearcamp River carry?

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

How long is Bearcamp Pond Road over Bearcamp River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bearcamp Pond Road over Bearcamp River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.