US Bridges

US 3 over US 3A Nh 25 WB

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 4.1 MI from Rumney Tl · Structure no. 021601420014500

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,355
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 over US 3A Nh 25 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 over US 3A Nh 25 WB in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,445 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 3
CrossesUS 3A Nh 25 WB
Location4.1 MI from Rumney Tl
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates43.7713, -71.68507
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,355 (2023)
Projected traffic6,445 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 over US 3A Nh 25 WB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 3 over US 3A Nh 25 WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 over US 3A Nh 25 WB carry?

About 4,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 3 over US 3A Nh 25 WB?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 over US 3A Nh 25 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.