US Bridges

Ellsworth Pond RD over Ellsworth Pond Outlet

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 4.9 MI S Rumney Tl · Structure no. 007501220007000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth Pond RD over Ellsworth Pond Outlet is a steel culvert carrying Ellsworth Pond RD over Ellsworth Pond Outlet in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEllsworth Pond RD
CrossesEllsworth Pond Outlet
Location4.9 MI S Rumney Tl
Coordinates43.87887, -71.74675
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Ellsworth Pond RD over Ellsworth Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellsworth Pond RD over Ellsworth Pond Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ellsworth Pond RD over Ellsworth Pond Outlet carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth Pond RD over Ellsworth Pond Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Ellsworth Pond RD over Ellsworth Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.