NH153 over Branch River
GoodCarroll County, New Hampshire · 3.1 MI N Milton Tl · Structure no. 026102450006600
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,529
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH153 over Branch River is a concrete frame carrying NH153 over Branch River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 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 2,529 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,742 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NH153 over Branch River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is NH153 over Branch River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NH153 over Branch River carry?
About 2,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NH153 over Branch River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NH153 over Branch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.