US Bridges

US302 Nh 10 over Wild Ammonoosuc River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.0 MI FR Haverhill Tl · Structure no. 001801320007500

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,551
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US302 Nh 10 over Wild Ammonoosuc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US302 Nh 10 over Wild Ammonoosuc River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,551 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,255 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS302 Nh 10
CrossesWild Ammonoosuc River
Location2.0 MI FR Haverhill Tl
RouteU.S. Route 302
Coordinates44.15307, -71.97521
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,551 (2023)
Projected traffic5,255 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US302 Nh 10 over Wild Ammonoosuc River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US302 Nh 10 over Wild Ammonoosuc 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US302 Nh 10 over Wild Ammonoosuc River carry?

About 3,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US302 Nh 10 over Wild Ammonoosuc River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US302 Nh 10 over Wild Ammonoosuc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.