High Street over Melvin River
GoodCarroll County, New Hampshire · 0.2 Mi. RTE.109 · Structure no. 025901410006800
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Street over Melvin River is a steel culvert carrying High Street over Melvin River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 48 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Street over Melvin River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is High Street over Melvin 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does High Street over Melvin River carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is High Street over Melvin River?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns High Street over Melvin River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.