East Thetford Road over Connecticut River
PoorPosted for loadGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI from Vermont Sl · Structure no. 015700530011200
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 471 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,160
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Thetford Road over Connecticut River is a steel truss - thru carrying East Thetford Road over Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,196 by 2043. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Thetford Road over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Thetford Road over Connecticut River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does East Thetford Road over Connecticut River carry?
About 2,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Thetford Road over Connecticut River?
The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns East Thetford Road over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.