US Bridges

Camp Road over Newton Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI from Cornish Tl · Structure no. 021301770009600

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Road over Newton Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Camp Road over Newton Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCamp Road
CrossesNewton Brook
Location1.3 MI from Cornish Tl
Coordinates43.53543, -72.24684
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Camp Road over Newton Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Road over Newton Brook 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 Camp Road over Newton Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Camp Road over Newton Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Road over Newton Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.