Walker Brook Road over Frazier Brook
PoorClosed to trafficMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI FR Wilmot T/L · Structure no. 005801780005700
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Brook Road over Frazier Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Brook Road over Frazier Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Brook Road over Frazier Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker Brook Road over Frazier 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Walker Brook Road over Frazier Brook carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Walker Brook Road over Frazier Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Brook Road over Frazier Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.