US Bridges

Orange Road over Indian River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 100 Ft E. of Jct. Nh 118 · Structure no. 003601880008700

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Road over Indian River is a concrete frame carrying Orange Road over Indian River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange Road
CrossesIndian River
Location100 Ft E. of Jct. Nh 118
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.65244, -72.00345
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2023)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Orange Road over Indian River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Road over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Road over Indian River carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orange Road over Indian River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Road over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.