Lear Hill Road over S Branch Sugar River
GoodSullivan County, New Hampshire · 220 Ft.Fr. Nh RTE 10 · Structure no. 009800760011900
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 309
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lear Hill Road over S Branch Sugar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lear Hill Road over S Branch Sugar River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lear Hill Road over S Branch Sugar River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lear Hill Road over S Branch Sugar 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lear Hill Road over S Branch Sugar River carry?
About 309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lear Hill Road over S Branch Sugar River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lear Hill Road over S Branch Sugar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.