Cold Pond Road over Little Sugar River
FairPosted for loadSullivan County, New Hampshire · 2.3 Mi. Acworth Tl · Structure no. 026000920004000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cold Pond Road over Little Sugar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Pond Road over Little Sugar River in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cold Pond Road over Little Sugar River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cold Pond Road over Little 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 Cold Pond Road over Little Sugar River carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cold Pond Road over Little Sugar River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cold Pond Road over Little Sugar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.