US Bridges

US 3 Nh 25 over Owl Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI Ashland-Holderness · Structure no. 001101070009400

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 Nh 25 over Owl Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 3 Nh 25 over Owl Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,361 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,414 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 3 Nh 25
CrossesOwl Brook
Location0.8 MI Ashland-Holderness
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates43.71851, -71.6229
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,361 (2023)
Projected traffic9,414 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Owl Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 3 Nh 25 over Owl Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 3 Nh 25 over Owl Brook carry?

About 6,361 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 3 Nh 25 over Owl Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 Nh 25 over Owl Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.