US Bridges

Georgiana Falls RD over Hanson Brook

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Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.0 MI from Woodstock Tl · Structure no. 014801910009400

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgiana Falls RD over Hanson Brook is a concrete frame carrying Georgiana Falls RD over Hanson Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgiana Falls RD
CrossesHanson Brook
Location2.0 MI from Woodstock Tl
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.06691, -71.68798
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Georgiana Falls RD over Hanson Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgiana Falls RD over Hanson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Georgiana Falls RD over Hanson Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Georgiana Falls RD over Hanson Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Georgiana Falls RD over Hanson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.