US Bridges

Thornton Gore RD over Johnson Brook

GoodPosted for load

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.9 MI from Woodstock Tl · Structure no. 025401110012100

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornton Gore RD over Johnson Brook is a concrete frame carrying Thornton Gore RD over Johnson Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesThornton Gore RD
CrossesJohnson Brook
Location0.9 MI from Woodstock Tl
Coordinates43.96618, -71.65229
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 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 Thornton Gore RD over Johnson Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thornton Gore RD over Johnson 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is Thornton Gore RD over Johnson Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Thornton Gore RD over Johnson Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.