US Bridges

River Road over Mascoma River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.6 MI from Dorchestertl · Structure no. 003601230012600

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Mascoma River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Road over Mascoma River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesMascoma River
Location2.6 MI from Dorchestertl
Coordinates43.69651, -72.0452
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 River Road over Mascoma River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Mascoma 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Mascoma River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Mascoma River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Mascoma River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.