US Bridges

NH112 over Wild Ammonoosuc River

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI West of Easton Tl · Structure no. 014201180004200

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,082
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH112 over Wild Ammonoosuc River is a concrete frame carrying NH112 over Wild Ammonoosuc River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,601 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNH112
CrossesWild Ammonoosuc River
Location1.3 MI West of Easton Tl
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates44.10565, -71.87632
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2023)
Projected traffic1,601 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 NH112 over Wild Ammonoosuc River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH112 over Wild Ammonoosuc River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does NH112 over Wild Ammonoosuc River carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH112 over Wild Ammonoosuc River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NH112 over Wild Ammonoosuc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.