US Bridges

Nh 25C over Eastman Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.25 Mi. from Jct. Nh 10 · Structure no. 020901000010500

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 25C over Eastman Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nh 25C over Eastman Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNh 25C
CrossesEastman Brook
Location2.25 Mi. from Jct. Nh 10
RouteState Highway 25C
Coordinates43.9766, -72.04468
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2023)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Nh 25C over Eastman Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 25C over Eastman 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 Nh 25C over Eastman Brook carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nh 25C over Eastman Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Nh 25C over Eastman Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.