Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook
PoorGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI FR Plainfield Tl · Structure no. 014400660005900
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- 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 1952 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Trues Brook Road over Bloods Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.