US Bridges

US 3 Nh 25 over Pemigewasset River Nhrr

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · Bridgewater Tl · Structure no. 001100760008000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
800 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 Nh 25 over Pemigewasset River Nhrr is a steel truss - deck carrying US 3 Nh 25 over Pemigewasset River Nhrr in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 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 2,666 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,945 by 2043. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 3 Nh 25
CrossesPemigewasset River Nhrr
LocationBridgewater Tl
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates43.70896, -71.65423
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span249 ft (75.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,666 (2023)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 US 3 Nh 25 over Pemigewasset River Nhrr built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 3 Nh 25 over Pemigewasset River Nhrr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 3 Nh 25 over Pemigewasset River Nhrr carry?

About 2,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 3 Nh 25 over Pemigewasset River Nhrr?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 249 ft (75.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 Nh 25 over Pemigewasset River Nhrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.