US Bridges

Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.9 MI FR Plainfield Tl · Structure no. 014400590006300

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,089
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesTrues Brook Road
CrossesBloods Brook
Location0.9 MI FR Plainfield Tl
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.60536, -72.3144
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2023)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trues Brook Road over Bloods 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.