US Bridges

Hammond Hill Road over Woodman Brook

FairPosted for load

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 1.8 MI Bridgewater Hill · Structure no. 003001560010100

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond Hill Road over Woodman Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammond Hill Road over Woodman Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHammond Hill Road
CrossesWoodman Brook
Location1.8 MI Bridgewater Hill
Coordinates43.65948, -71.66955
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hammond Hill Road over Woodman Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Hammond Hill Road over Woodman Brook 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 Hammond Hill Road over Woodman Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hammond Hill Road over Woodman Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hammond Hill Road over Woodman Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.