US Bridges

Prospect Street over Ammonoosuc River

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 6.6 MI from Littleton Tl · Structure no. 002400710013700

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Street over Ammonoosuc River is a steel truss - thru carrying Prospect Street over Ammonoosuc River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 97 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 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesProspect Street
CrossesAmmonoosuc River
Location6.6 MI from Littleton Tl
Coordinates44.31317, -71.67006
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2023)
Projected traffic263 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Prospect Street over Ammonoosuc River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Prospect Street over Ammonoosuc 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 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect Street over Ammonoosuc River carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Street over Ammonoosuc River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Street over Ammonoosuc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.