US Bridges

Millbrook Road over Mill Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 1.28 MI S JCT 302 · Structure no. 014200790015600

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millbrook Road over Mill Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Millbrook Road over Mill Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMillbrook Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location1.28 MI S JCT 302
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.18569, -71.91881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2023)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Millbrook Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Millbrook Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Millbrook Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Millbrook Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.