EAST SIDE ROAD
Carrying EAST SIDE ROAD over SACO RIVER
1.7MI N ALBANY TL, Carroll, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST SIDE ROAD
The EAST SIDE ROAD bridge in Carroll, New Hampshire carries EAST SIDE ROAD over SACO RIVER. It was built in 1890, making it 136 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 69.2 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,419 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST SIDE 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
- 1890
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 69.2 m (227 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.7 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,419 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 005401670006700
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST SIDE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare EAST SIDE ROAD against other structures in Carroll 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 EAST SIDE ROAD?
EAST SIDE ROAD in Carroll, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST SIDE ROAD inspected?
EAST SIDE 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 3,419 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST SIDE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST SIDE ROAD?
EAST SIDE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST SIDE ROAD?
EAST SIDE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is EAST SIDE ROAD and does age affect safety?
EAST SIDE ROAD was built in 1890, making it 136 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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