US Bridges

Collins Street over Squam River

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI FR Nh RTE 132 · Structure no. 001100890005200

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Street over Squam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Collins Street over Squam River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 42 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCollins Street
CrossesSquam River
Location0.4 MI FR Nh RTE 132
Coordinates43.6881, -71.64076
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2023)
Projected traffic389 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Collins Street over Squam River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Collins Street over Squam River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Collins Street over Squam River carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Collins Street over Squam River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Street over Squam River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.