US Bridges

NH113 over Bearcamp River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · JCT NH113/OLD Nh 25 · Structure no. 025201500010500

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH113 over Bearcamp River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NH113 over Bearcamp River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,349 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNH113
CrossesBearcamp River
LocationJCT NH113/OLD Nh 25
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates43.83199, -71.26666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2023)
Projected traffic3,349 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2018, making it 7 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 2,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH113 over Bearcamp River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NH113 over Bearcamp River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.