US Bridges

Central Street over Pemigewasset River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · At New Hampton Tl · Structure no. 003201130006400

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Street over Pemigewasset River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Street over Pemigewasset River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,036 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCentral Street
CrossesPemigewasset River
LocationAt New Hampton Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.59068, -71.73154
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,036 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Central Street over Pemigewasset River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Street over Pemigewasset 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 Central Street over Pemigewasset River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Street over Pemigewasset River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Central Street over Pemigewasset River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.