US Bridges

Lyman Road over Mill Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 1.09 MI NW JCT 302 · Structure no. 015000830013200

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyman Road over Mill Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lyman Road over Mill Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 97 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLyman Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location1.09 MI NW JCT 302
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.24719, -71.8896
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2023)
Projected traffic1,727 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 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

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 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lyman Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.