US Bridges

NH175A over Pemigewasset River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI E JCT US 3 · Structure no. 012600460013900

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH175A over Pemigewasset River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH175A over Pemigewasset River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 7,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,338 by 2043. The structure is 365 ft (111.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNH175A
CrossesPemigewasset River
Location0.1 MI E JCT US 3
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.75993, -71.68573
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length365 ft (111.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,661 (2023)
Projected traffic11,338 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NH175A over Pemigewasset River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH175A over Pemigewasset 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 2024.

How much traffic does NH175A over Pemigewasset River carry?

About 7,661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH175A over Pemigewasset River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns NH175A over Pemigewasset River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.