US Bridges

NH112 Kancamagus over Ledge Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 4.0 MI E. Lincoln T.L. · Structure no. 015352090010900

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,352
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH112 Kancamagus over Ledge Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH112 Kancamagus over Ledge Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,352 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesNH112 Kancamagus
CrossesLedge Brook
Location4.0 MI E. Lincoln T.L.
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates44.01461, -71.42729
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,352 (2023)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 Ledge Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH112 Kancamagus over Ledge Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NH112 Kancamagus over Ledge Brook carry?

About 5,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH112 Kancamagus over Ledge Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NH112 Kancamagus over Ledge Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.