US Bridges

Thayer Mtn Road over S Branch Baker River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · .09 MI FR No Dorchester · Structure no. 026901430005900

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thayer Mtn Road over S Branch Baker River is a steel other carrying Thayer Mtn Road over S Branch Baker River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesThayer Mtn Road
CrossesS Branch Baker River
Location.09 MI FR No Dorchester
Coordinates43.82427, -71.91507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Thayer Mtn Road over S Branch Baker River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thayer Mtn Road over S Branch Baker River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Thayer Mtn Road over S Branch Baker River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Thayer Mtn Road over S Branch Baker River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Thayer Mtn Road over S Branch Baker River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.