Crane Hill Road over Gale River
PoorPosted for loadGrafton County, New Hampshire · Town RD · Structure no. 024552020012800
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crane Hill Road over Gale River is a steel truss - thru carrying Crane Hill Road over Gale River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crane Hill Road over Gale River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Crane Hill Road over Gale 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 Crane Hill Road over Gale River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Crane Hill Road over Gale River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Crane Hill Road over Gale River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.