Ellsworth Hill RD over Pond Brook
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.11 MI NH25 · Structure no. 026901420012100
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellsworth Hill RD over Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellsworth Hill RD over Pond Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellsworth Hill RD over Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Ellsworth Hill RD 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 Ellsworth Hill RD over Pond Brook carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ellsworth Hill RD over Pond Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Ellsworth Hill RD over Pond Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.