Kinsman Road over Smith Brook
GoodGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.27 Mi. Springfield Tl · Structure no. 009901280004200
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kinsman Road over Smith Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinsman Road over Smith Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Kinsman Road over Smith Brook built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Kinsman Road over Smith 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Kinsman Road over Smith Brook carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kinsman Road over Smith Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Kinsman Road over Smith Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.