Nh 3A over Newfound River
PoorGrafton County, New Hampshire · 1.2 MI N of JCT RTE 104 · Structure no. 003201000008200
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,690
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 3A over Newfound River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nh 3A over Newfound River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 101 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 5,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,421 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Nh 3A over Newfound River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Nh 3A over Newfound 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 Nh 3A over Newfound River carry?
About 5,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nh 3A over Newfound River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 3A over Newfound River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.