Upper Mad River RD over Mad River
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 150 Ft FR Nh RTE 49 · Structure no. 025402220018000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 441
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Mad River RD over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Mad River RD over Mad River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Mad River RD over Mad River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Mad River RD over Mad River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Mad River RD over Mad River carry?
About 441 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Upper Mad River RD over Mad River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Mad River RD over Mad River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.