Lafayette Road over Ham Branch
PoorGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.12MI. RTE 116 · Structure no. 008700570008300
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 436
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Road over Ham Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Road over Ham Branch in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 105 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Road over Ham Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Lafayette Road over Ham Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lafayette Road over Ham Branch carry?
About 436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Road over Ham Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Road over Ham Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.