US Bridges

Nh 10 over Clark Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 4.6 MI N. Piermont T.L. · Structure no. 011701250013000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,734
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 10 over Clark Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nh 10 over Clark Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,734 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,526 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNh 10
CrossesClark Brook
Location4.6 MI N. Piermont T.L.
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates44.07926, -72.02733
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,734 (2023)
Projected traffic5,526 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nh 10 over Clark Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 10 over Clark 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 10 over Clark Brook carry?

About 3,734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 10 over Clark Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Nh 10 over Clark Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.