US Bridges

Nh 25 Nh 3A over Baker River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.7 MI Rumney Tl · Structure no. 021601170014300

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,729
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 25 Nh 3A over Baker River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 25 Nh 3A over Baker River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 57 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 13,729 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,318 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNh 25 Nh 3A
CrossesBaker River
Location2.7 MI Rumney Tl
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates43.76933, -71.71113
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,729 (2023)
Projected traffic20,318 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 25 Nh 3A over Baker River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nh 25 Nh 3A over Baker River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 25 Nh 3A over Baker River carry?

About 13,729 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 25 Nh 3A over Baker River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 25 Nh 3A over Baker River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.