US Bridges

Thornton Gore RD over Eastman Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI from Woodstock Tl · Structure no. 025401100010600

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornton Gore RD over Eastman Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornton Gore RD over Eastman Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesThornton Gore RD
CrossesEastman Brook
Location0.3 MI from Woodstock Tl
Coordinates43.96748, -71.66486
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Thornton Gore RD over Eastman Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thornton Gore RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Thornton Gore RD over Eastman Brook carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Thornton Gore RD over Eastman Brook?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Thornton Gore RD over Eastman Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.