FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST MADISON ROAD

Carrying EAST MADISON ROAD over FORREST BROOK

420 FT FROM NH RTE 113 ^, Carroll, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST MADISON ROAD

The EAST MADISON ROAD bridge in Carroll, New Hampshire carries EAST MADISON ROAD over FORREST BROOK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 842 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How EAST MADISON ROAD compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of New Hampshire bridges
193
Bridges in Carroll · 8 in Poor condition
EAST MADISON ROAD 25.4 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
842 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016001070010200

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST MADISON 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 MADISON 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 MADISON ROAD?

EAST MADISON ROAD in Carroll, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST MADISON ROAD inspected?

EAST MADISON 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 842 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST MADISON 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 MADISON ROAD?

EAST MADISON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST MADISON ROAD?

EAST MADISON ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EAST MADISON ROAD and does age affect safety?

EAST MADISON ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 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.

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

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