US Bridges

Groton Road over Tannery Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.7 MI from Bristol Tl · Structure no. 011800930010100

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groton Road over Tannery Brook is a concrete frame carrying Groton Road over Tannery Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGroton Road
CrossesTannery Brook
Location2.7 MI from Bristol Tl
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.69478, -71.80949
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2023)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Groton Road over Tannery Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groton Road over Tannery 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Groton Road over Tannery Brook carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Groton Road over Tannery Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Groton Road over Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.