Cole Hill Road over Fowler River
PoorGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI from Shin Valley · Structure no. 000301360013100
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- 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
Cole Hill Road over Fowler River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cole Hill Road over Fowler River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cole Hill Road over Fowler River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cole Hill Road over Fowler 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cole Hill Road over Fowler River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Cole Hill Road over Fowler River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Cole Hill Road over Fowler River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.