US Bridges

Pine Hill Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI Nh 10 · Structure no. 005601430012000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Hill Road
CrossesCroydon Branch Sugar R
Location0.1 MI Nh 10
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.45282, -72.15868
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2023)
Projected traffic831 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Pine Hill Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Hill Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.