US Bridges

US 4 over Crystal Lake Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.6 MI from Enfield Tl · Structure no. 003600960003900

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 4 over Crystal Lake Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 4 over Crystal Lake Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 84 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,633 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,296 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 4
CrossesCrystal Lake Brook
Location0.6 MI from Enfield Tl
RouteU.S. Route 4
Coordinates43.64718, -72.10268
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,633 (2023)
Projected traffic11,296 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 4 over Crystal Lake Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 4 over Crystal Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 4 over Crystal Lake Brook carry?

About 7,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 4 over Crystal Lake Brook?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 4 over Crystal Lake Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.