PARADISE ROAD
Carrying PARADISE ROAD over SUGAR RIVER
380 FT. RTE.11, Sullivan, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARADISE ROAD
The PARADISE ROAD bridge in Sullivan, New Hampshire carries PARADISE ROAD over SUGAR RIVER. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARADISE ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 019201770011700
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
PARADISE 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 PARADISE 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 PARADISE ROAD?
PARADISE ROAD in Sullivan, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARADISE ROAD inspected?
PARADISE 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 90 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARADISE 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 PARADISE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PARADISE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARADISE ROAD?
PARADISE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PARADISE ROAD and does age affect safety?
PARADISE ROAD was built in 1976, making it 50 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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