US Bridges

Braley Road over Cockermouth River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.16 MI FR West Shore RD · Structure no. 011800970010500

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braley Road over Cockermouth River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braley Road over Cockermouth River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBraley Road
CrossesCockermouth River
Location0.16 MI FR West Shore RD
Coordinates43.69694, -71.80805
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Braley Road over Cockermouth River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braley Road over Cockermouth River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Braley Road over Cockermouth River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Braley Road over Cockermouth River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Braley Road over Cockermouth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.