US Bridges

NH113A over Wonalancet River

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 3.4 MI from Sandwich Tl · Structure no. 025200440008000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH113A over Wonalancet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH113A over Wonalancet River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 5 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNH113A
CrossesWonalancet River
Location3.4 MI from Sandwich Tl
RouteState Highway 113A
Coordinates43.90332, -71.31161
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is NH113A over Wonalancet 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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NH113A over Wonalancet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.