Potato Road over Indian River
PoorPosted for loadGrafton County, New Hampshire · 1.5 MI Fromenfield Tl · Structure no. 003601470005500
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 655
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potato Road over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potato Road over Indian River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 655 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potato Road over Indian River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Potato Road over Indian River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Potato Road over Indian River carry?
About 655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Potato Road over Indian River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Potato Road over Indian River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.