Maple Street over Branch River
PoorClosed to trafficCarroll County, New Hampshire · 0.02MI. RTE 153 · Structure no. 026102900006400
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Street over Branch River is a concrete tee beam carrying Maple Street over Branch River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Street over Branch River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Maple Street over Branch River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Street over Branch River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Maple Street over Branch River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Street over Branch River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.