US Bridges

Camp Ground Road over Pleasant Stream

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 1.01MI Nh 4A · Structure no. 027501780012400

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Ground Road over Pleasant Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Ground Road over Pleasant Stream in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamp Ground Road
CrossesPleasant Stream
Location1.01MI Nh 4A
Coordinates43.42941, -71.88946
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic555 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Camp Ground Road over Pleasant Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Ground Road over Pleasant Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Ground Road over Pleasant Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Camp Ground Road over Pleasant Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Ground Road over Pleasant Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.