US Bridges

Nh 11 NH103 over Sugar River

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 5.2 MI from Claremont Tl · Structure no. 019201370009900

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,792
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 11 NH103 over Sugar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 11 NH103 over Sugar River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 12,792 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,932 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNh 11 NH103
CrossesSugar River
Location5.2 MI from Claremont Tl
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates43.3614, -72.17394
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,792 (2023)
Projected traffic18,932 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nh 11 NH103 over Sugar River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 11 NH103 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 11 NH103 over Sugar River carry?

About 12,792 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 11 NH103 over Sugar River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 11 NH103 over Sugar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.