Nichols Hill Road over Pond Brook
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.09MI NH25A · Structure no. 026901000014500
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols Hill Road over Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols Hill Road over Pond Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols Hill Road over Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Nichols Hill Road over Pond Brook 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nichols Hill Road over Pond Brook carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nichols Hill Road over Pond Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols Hill Road over Pond Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.