US Bridges

US 3 over Carroll Stream

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 3.4 MI S Whitefield T/L · Structure no. 003900950006300

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 over Carroll Stream is a steel culvert carrying US 3 over Carroll Stream in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 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 3,116 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesUS 3
CrossesCarroll Stream
Location3.4 MI S Whitefield T/L
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates44.30669, -71.54717
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,116 (2023)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 3 over Carroll Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 3 over Carroll Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 3 over Carroll Stream carry?

About 3,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 3 over Carroll Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US 3 over Carroll Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.