US Bridges

No Data Entered over So. Br. Gale River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · Map 19 · Structure no. 092204000012994

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2015 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over So. Br. Gale River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No Data Entered over So. Br. Gale River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesSo. Br. Gale River
LocationMap 19
RouteFederal Lands Road 92
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.23951, -71.63859
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2015)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over So. Br. Gale River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over So. Br. Gale 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over So. Br. Gale River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is No Data Entered over So. Br. Gale River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over So. Br. Gale River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.