Grout Hill Road over Cold River
PoorSullivan County, New Hampshire · 202 Ft from JCT NH123A · Structure no. 000101470006700
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grout Hill Road over Cold River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grout Hill Road over Cold River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grout Hill Road over Cold River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Grout Hill Road over Cold River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Grout Hill Road over Cold River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Grout Hill Road over Cold River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Grout Hill Road over Cold River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.