FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BELKNAP MT ROAD

Carrying BELKNAP MT ROAD over GUNSTOCK RIVER

100' SOUTH NH 11-A, Belknap, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BELKNAP MT ROAD

The BELKNAP MT ROAD bridge in Belknap, New Hampshire carries BELKNAP MT ROAD over GUNSTOCK RIVER. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 989 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BELKNAP MT ROAD compares

▲ 23.7
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of New Hampshire bridges
112
Bridges in Belknap · 5 in Poor condition
BELKNAP MT ROAD 61.9 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
989 vehicles/day
Structure Number
009101410008900

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELKNAP MT 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 BELKNAP MT ROAD against other structures in Belknap 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 BELKNAP MT ROAD?

BELKNAP MT ROAD in Belknap, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BELKNAP MT ROAD inspected?

BELKNAP MT 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 989 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELKNAP MT ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BELKNAP MT ROAD?

BELKNAP MT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BELKNAP MT ROAD?

BELKNAP MT ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BELKNAP MT ROAD and does age affect safety?

BELKNAP MT ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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