US Bridges

Corbin Bridge Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · .69 MI JCT Nh 10 · Structure no. 019201160014200

Built
1845
180 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbin Bridge Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Corbin Bridge Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1845 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 180 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCorbin Bridge Road
CrossesCroydon Branch Sugar R
Location.69 MI JCT Nh 10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.39107, -72.19534
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2023)
Projected traffic806 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on 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 Corbin Bridge Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R built?

It was built in 1845, making it 180 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Corbin Bridge Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Corbin Bridge Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Corbin Bridge Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Corbin Bridge Road over Croydon Branch Sugar R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.