US Bridges

Great Brook Road over Great Brook

Poor

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 380 Ft FR Nh RTE 120 · Structure no. 014401520006000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Brook Road over Great Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great Brook Road over Great Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 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 4 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreat Brook Road
CrossesGreat Brook
Location380 Ft FR Nh RTE 120
Coordinates43.60261, -72.22119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Great Brook Road over Great Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Great Brook Road over Great 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Great Brook Road over Great Brook carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Great Brook Road over Great Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Great Brook Road over Great Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.