US Bridges

Fdr 34 over Whiteface Brook

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · Map 32 · Structure no. 092205000001067

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 34 over Whiteface Brook is a wood or timber other carrying Fdr 34 over Whiteface Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2000. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 34
CrossesWhiteface Brook
LocationMap 32
RouteFederal Lands Road 34
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.07018, -71.38353
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic125 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 34 over Whiteface Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 34 over Whiteface Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 34 over Whiteface Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 34 over Whiteface Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 34 over Whiteface Brook?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.