Wild Meadow Road over Wild Meadow Brook
FairMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI Grafton Tl · Structure no. 005800810007500
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wild Meadow Road over Wild Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wild Meadow Road over Wild Meadow Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 75 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 6 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wild Meadow Road over Wild Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Wild Meadow Road over Wild Meadow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wild Meadow Road over Wild Meadow Brook carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wild Meadow Road over Wild Meadow Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wild Meadow Road over Wild Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.