US Bridges

Lyman Road over Mill Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 1.69 MI NW JCT 302 · Structure no. 015000810013600

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyman Road over Mill Brook is a concrete continuous frame carrying Lyman Road over Mill Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLyman Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location1.69 MI NW JCT 302
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.25616, -71.89371
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2023)
Projected traffic848 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyman Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Lyman Road over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lyman Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lyman Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.