US Bridges

NH113A over Wonalancet River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 1.6 MI from Sandwich Tl · Structure no. 025200320005100

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH113A over Wonalancet River is a concrete frame carrying NH113A over Wonalancet River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNH113A
CrossesWonalancet River
Location1.6 MI from Sandwich Tl
RouteState Highway 113A
Coordinates43.90848, -71.34228
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2023)
Projected traffic377 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 NH113A over Wonalancet River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH113A over Wonalancet 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NH113A over Wonalancet River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH113A over Wonalancet River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NH113A over Wonalancet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.