US Bridges

Millbrook Road over Mill Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.11 Mi. Orange Tl · Structure no. 009901640011100

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millbrook Road over Mill Brook is a concrete frame carrying Millbrook Road over Mill Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMillbrook Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location2.11 Mi. Orange Tl
Coordinates43.58394, -71.93772
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Millbrook Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millbrook Road over Mill 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 Millbrook Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Millbrook Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Millbrook Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.