US Bridges

Griffin Hill Road over Warren Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.05 MI N of Nh 123 · Structure no. 000500860015800

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Hill Road over Warren Brook is a concrete slab carrying Griffin Hill Road over Warren Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 105 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGriffin Hill Road
CrossesWarren Brook
Location0.05 MI N of Nh 123
Coordinates43.14944, -72.33577
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Griffin Hill Road over Warren Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Griffin Hill Road over Warren 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 Griffin Hill Road over Warren Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Griffin Hill Road over Warren Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin Hill Road over Warren Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.