Nh 32 over Martin Brook
PoorCheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.48 Mi. N. Richmond Tl · Structure no. 025101490007200
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,956
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 32 over Martin Brook is a concrete slab carrying Nh 32 over Martin Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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.
It carries about 2,956 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,374 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 32 over Martin Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nh 32 over Martin Brook 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nh 32 over Martin Brook carry?
About 2,956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nh 32 over Martin Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 32 over Martin Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.