Sand Hill Road over Baker River
PoorGrafton County, New Hampshire · .06 MI from Nh RTE 25 · Structure no. 022500790009200
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Hill Road over Baker River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Sand Hill Road over Baker River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 97 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Hill Road over Baker River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Sand Hill Road over Baker 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Hill Road over Baker River carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sand Hill Road over Baker River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Hill Road over Baker River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.