US Bridges

NH112 Kancamagus over E Br Pemigewasset River

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 3.8 MI East of JCT 3A · Structure no. 014802050019600

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH112 Kancamagus over E Br Pemigewasset River is a concrete continuous frame carrying NH112 Kancamagus over E Br Pemigewasset River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 5 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 3,107 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,598 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNH112 Kancamagus
CrossesE Br Pemigewasset River
Location3.8 MI East of JCT 3A
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates44.06393, -71.59005
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,107 (2023)
Projected traffic4,598 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kancamagus over E Br Pemigewasset River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is NH112 Kancamagus over E Br Pemigewasset 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NH112 Kancamagus over E Br Pemigewasset River carry?

About 3,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH112 Kancamagus over E Br Pemigewasset River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NH112 Kancamagus over E Br Pemigewasset River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.