US Bridges

NH113 over Bearcamp River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.9 MI E Sandwich Tl · Structure no. 025201410004400

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH113 over Bearcamp River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH113 over Bearcamp River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNH113
CrossesBearcamp River
Location0.9 MI E Sandwich Tl
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates43.8302, -71.32871
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NH113 over Bearcamp River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH113 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NH113 over Bearcamp River carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH113 over Bearcamp River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NH113 over Bearcamp River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.