US Bridges

Fdr 19 over Jeffers Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · Map 35 · Structure no. 092204000001044

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 19 over Jeffers Brook is a wood or timber other carrying Fdr 19 over Jeffers Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2021. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 19
CrossesJeffers Brook
LocationMap 35
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
Coordinates44.02317, -71.88956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic100 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 19 over Jeffers Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Fdr 19 over Jeffers Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 19 over Jeffers Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 19 over Jeffers Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 19 over Jeffers Brook?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.