Nh 25A over Brackett Brook
PoorGrafton County, New Hampshire · 9.9 MI from Vermont Sl · Structure no. 020302170011200
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 826
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 25A over Brackett Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nh 25A over Brackett Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 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 4 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.
It carries about 826 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 25A over Brackett Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Nh 25A over Brackett Brook 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 Nh 25A over Brackett Brook carry?
About 826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Nh 25A over Brackett Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 25A over Brackett Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.