US Bridges

Bradford Center RD over W Br Warner River

GoodPosted for load

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 6.3 MI Washington Tl · Structure no. 002801400014400

Built
1854
171 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Center RD over W Br Warner River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Bradford Center RD over W Br Warner River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1854 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 171 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesBradford Center RD
CrossesW Br Warner River
Location6.3 MI Washington Tl
Coordinates43.26407, -71.95316
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 Bradford Center RD over W Br Warner River built?

It was built in 1854, making it 171 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Bradford Center RD over W Br Warner 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 Bradford Center RD over W Br Warner River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Center RD over W Br Warner River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Center RD over W Br Warner River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.