NH132 over Squam River
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.9 MI N New Hampton Tl · Structure no. 001100990005800
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,488
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH132 over Squam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NH132 over Squam River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 120 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 6 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 3,488 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,162 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NH132 over Squam River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is NH132 over Squam 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NH132 over Squam River carry?
About 3,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NH132 over Squam River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NH132 over Squam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.