US Bridges

Cross Road over Pemigewasset River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.18 Mi. E. of JCT US 3 · Structure no. 025401750007600

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
417 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over Pemigewasset River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross Road over Pemigewasset River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 52 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2043. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCross Road
CrossesPemigewasset River
Location0.18 Mi. E. of JCT US 3
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.91732, -71.68332
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cross Road over Pemigewasset River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Cross Road 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 Cross Road over Pemigewasset River carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road over Pemigewasset River?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road over Pemigewasset River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.