Nh 12 over Branch River
GoodCheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.0 MI from Keene Center · Structure no. 013601380005600
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,831
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 12 over Branch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 12 over Branch River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 17,831 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,389 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 12 over Branch River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nh 12 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nh 12 over Branch River carry?
About 17,831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Nh 12 over Branch River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 12 over Branch River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.