US Bridges

Cobb Farm Road over Razor Brook

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 1.9 MI FR Harts Location · Structure no. 001701080011400

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cobb Farm Road over Razor Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Cobb Farm Road over Razor Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCobb Farm Road
CrossesRazor Brook
Location1.9 MI FR Harts Location
Coordinates44.084, -71.28667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cobb Farm Road over Razor Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Cobb Farm Road over Razor Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cobb Farm Road over Razor Brook carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cobb Farm Road over Razor Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cobb Farm Road over Razor Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.