US Bridges

Eastern Corner RD over Beebe River

FairPosted for load

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.2MI FR Nh Route 175 · Structure no. 003501850008600

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Corner RD over Beebe River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Eastern Corner RD over Beebe River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Corner RD
CrossesBeebe River
Location2.2MI FR Nh Route 175
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.81754, -71.59924
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width8 ft (2.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Eastern Corner RD over Beebe River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Eastern Corner RD over Beebe 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Corner RD over Beebe River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Eastern Corner RD over Beebe River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Corner RD over Beebe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.