US Bridges

North Groton Road over Cockermouth River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI from Hebron Tl · Structure no. 010501640006600

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Groton Road over Cockermouth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Groton Road over Cockermouth River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNorth Groton Road
CrossesCockermouth River
Location0.5 MI from Hebron Tl
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.70379, -71.83327
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 North Groton Road over Cockermouth River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is North Groton Road over Cockermouth 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North Groton Road over Cockermouth River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Groton Road over Cockermouth River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Groton Road over Cockermouth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.