US Bridges

N Dorchester Road over Rocky Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 1.8 MI Wentworth Tl · Structure no. 006401090015100

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Dorchester Road over Rocky Brook is a concrete slab carrying N Dorchester Road over Rocky Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesN Dorchester Road
CrossesRocky Brook
Location1.8 MI Wentworth Tl
Coordinates43.80248, -71.97103
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 N Dorchester Road over Rocky Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Dorchester Road over Rocky 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Dorchester Road over Rocky Brook carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Dorchester Road over Rocky Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Dorchester Road over Rocky Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.