Durgin Bridge Road over Cold River
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, New Hampshire · 100 Ft FR Bearcamppond R · Structure no. 023302260011900
- Built
- 1869
- 156 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Durgin Bridge Road over Cold River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Durgin Bridge Road over Cold River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1869 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 156 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Durgin Bridge Road over Cold River built?
It was built in 1869, making it 156 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Durgin Bridge Road over Cold 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 Durgin Bridge Road over Cold River carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Durgin Bridge Road over Cold River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Durgin Bridge Road over Cold River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.