US Bridges

Crane Brook Road over Cold River

Fair

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.5MI West of Acworth Tl · Structure no. 014301610010500

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Brook Road over Cold River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crane Brook Road over Cold River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 546 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrane Brook Road
CrossesCold River
Location0.5MI West of Acworth Tl
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.16974, -72.34584
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2023)
Projected traffic546 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crane Brook Road over Cold River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Brook Road over Cold River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Crane Brook Road over Cold River carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Crane Brook Road over Cold River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Brook Road over Cold River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.