US Bridges

Slayton Hill Road over Mascoma River

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · .09 MI from US RTE No 4 · Structure no. 014401070010900

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,392
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slayton Hill Road over Mascoma River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slayton Hill Road over Mascoma River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSlayton Hill Road
CrossesMascoma River
Location.09 MI from US RTE No 4
Coordinates43.63754, -72.26601
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2023)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Slayton Hill Road over Mascoma River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slayton Hill Road over Mascoma River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Slayton Hill Road over Mascoma River carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Slayton Hill Road over Mascoma River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Slayton Hill Road over Mascoma River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.