US Bridges

Payne Road over Recreation Trail(rr Bed)

GoodPosted for load

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI JCT US 4 · Structure no. 014401920012900

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne Road over Recreation Trail(rr Bed) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Payne Road over Recreation Trail(rr Bed) in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPayne Road
CrossesRecreation Trail(rr Bed)
Location0.1 MI JCT US 4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.65006, -72.18325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Payne Road over Recreation Trail(rr Bed) built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Payne Road over Recreation Trail(rr Bed) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Payne Road over Recreation Trail(rr Bed) carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Payne Road over Recreation Trail(rr Bed)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Payne Road over Recreation Trail(rr Bed)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.