US Bridges

High Street over Sugar River

Fair

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.3 Mi. RTE.103B · Structure no. 024701080009900

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Sugar River is a wood or timber slab carrying High Street over Sugar River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 105 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 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesSugar River
Location0.3 Mi. RTE.103B
Coordinates43.38629, -72.08367
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2023)
Projected traffic747 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 High Street over Sugar River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is High 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does High Street over Sugar River carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Sugar River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Sugar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.