US Bridges

Cross Street over Sugar River

Fair

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.12 MI FR Sunapee ST · Structure no. 019201440010400

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,833
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Street over Sugar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross Street over Sugar River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 42 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 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,712 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCross Street
CrossesSugar River
Location0.12 MI FR Sunapee ST
Coordinates43.36382, -72.1665
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2023)
Projected traffic2,712 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cross Street over Sugar River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Cross Street over Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Street over Sugar River carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cross Street over Sugar River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Street over Sugar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.