US Bridges

Berry Road over Smith River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · .25 MI East Nh 104 · Structure no. 000302220009300

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Road over Smith River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berry Road over Smith River in Grafton 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerry Road
CrossesSmith River
Location.25 MI East Nh 104
Coordinates43.57389, -71.77076
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2023)
Projected traffic335 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Berry Road over Smith River built?

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

What condition is Berry Road over Smith 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 Berry Road over Smith River carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Berry Road over Smith River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Road over Smith River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.