Eastside Road over Martins Brook
PoorGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.77MI Warren Tl · Structure no. 026901600014800
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastside Road over Martins Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastside Road over Martins Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 219 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Eastside Road over Martins Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Eastside Road over Martins Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Eastside Road over Martins Brook carry?
About 219 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Eastside Road over Martins Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Eastside Road over Martins Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.