US Bridges

Whitewater Bk RD over Red Water Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI Cornish Tl · Structure no. 004701500016400

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitewater Bk RD over Red Water Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Whitewater Bk RD over Red Water Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWhitewater Bk RD
CrossesRed Water Brook
Location0.3 MI Cornish Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.42207, -72.31589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Whitewater Bk RD over Red Water Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Whitewater Bk RD over Red Water Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Whitewater Bk RD over Red Water Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whitewater Bk RD over Red Water Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Whitewater Bk RD over Red Water Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.