Welton Falls Road over Fowler River
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI FR Red School RD · Structure no. 000300900013500
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welton Falls Road over Fowler River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welton Falls Road over Fowler River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welton Falls Road over Fowler River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Welton Falls Road over Fowler River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Welton Falls Road over Fowler River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Welton Falls Road over Fowler River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Welton Falls Road over Fowler River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.