US Bridges

Carleton Hill Road over Mohawk River

Poor

Coos County, New Hampshire · 0.15 MI SE JCT Nh 26 · Structure no. 005001020008300

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carleton Hill Road over Mohawk River is a concrete tee beam carrying Carleton Hill Road over Mohawk River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 667 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarleton Hill Road
CrossesMohawk River
Location0.15 MI SE JCT Nh 26
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.88447, -71.44302
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2023)
Projected traffic667 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Carleton Hill Road over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carleton Hill Road over Mohawk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Carleton Hill Road over Mohawk River carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Carleton Hill Road over Mohawk River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Carleton Hill Road over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.