US Bridges

Lower Main Street over Sugar River

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI FR Nh RTE 11 · Structure no. 024700940010000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
557
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Main Street over Sugar River is a wood or timber slab carrying Lower Main Street over Sugar River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 125 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesLower Main Street
CrossesSugar River
Location0.3 MI FR Nh RTE 11
Coordinates43.38644, -72.09847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2023)
Projected traffic824 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lower Main Street over Sugar River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lower Main Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Main Street over Sugar River carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lower Main Street over Sugar River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Main Street over Sugar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.