PLAINS ROAD
Carrying PLAINS ROAD over SUGAR RIVER
0.1 MI JCT RTE 12, Sullivan, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PLAINS ROAD
The PLAINS ROAD bridge in Sullivan, New Hampshire carries PLAINS ROAD over SUGAR RIVER. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 59.1 meters (194 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,356 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PLAINS ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1974
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 59.1 m (194 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,356 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 004700910011800
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
PLAINS ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PLAINS ROAD against other structures in Sullivan and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PLAINS ROAD?
PLAINS ROAD in Sullivan, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PLAINS ROAD inspected?
PLAINS ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,356 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLAINS ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PLAINS ROAD?
PLAINS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PLAINS ROAD?
PLAINS ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PLAINS ROAD and does age affect safety?
PLAINS ROAD was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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