US Bridges

Breezy Point Road over Baker River

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.01MI Nh 118 · Structure no. 026401540012200

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breezy Point Road over Baker River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Breezy Point Road over Baker River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBreezy Point Road
CrossesBaker River
Location0.01MI Nh 118
Coordinates43.95318, -71.85517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2023)
Projected traffic244 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 Breezy Point Road over Baker River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Breezy Point Road over Baker 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Breezy Point Road over Baker River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Breezy Point Road over Baker River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Breezy Point Road over Baker River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.