North Dorchester R over S Branch Baker River
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.97MI. Dorchester Tl · Structure no. 026901260005000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Dorchester R over S Branch Baker River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Dorchester R over S Branch Baker River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Dorchester R over S Branch Baker River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Dorchester R over S Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does North Dorchester R over S Branch Baker River carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is North Dorchester R over S Branch Baker River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns North Dorchester R over S Branch Baker River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.