Jack Wells Road over Frazier Brook
PoorMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI FR Wilmot T/L · Structure no. 005802240007400
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jack Wells Road over Frazier Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Wells Road over Frazier Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Wells Road over Frazier Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Jack Wells 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 Jack Wells Road over Frazier Brook carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Jack Wells Road over Frazier Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Jack Wells Road over Frazier Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.