US Bridges

Nh 25 over Red Hill River

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 3.8 MI from Ctr Harbor Tl · Structure no. 017601360021500

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 25 over Red Hill River is a concrete slab carrying Nh 25 over Red Hill River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,873 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,612 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNh 25
CrossesRed Hill River
Location3.8 MI from Ctr Harbor Tl
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates43.74395, -71.40814
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,873 (2023)
Projected traffic14,612 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nh 25 over Red Hill River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nh 25 over Red Hill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 25 over Red Hill River carry?

About 9,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 25 over Red Hill River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 25 over Red Hill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.