Clothespin Br Road over Blackwater River
PoorMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.88MI NH127 · Structure no. 026801210010300
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 457
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clothespin Br Road over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clothespin Br Road over Blackwater River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 21 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clothespin Br Road over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clothespin Br Road over Blackwater River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Clothespin Br Road over Blackwater River carry?
About 457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Clothespin Br Road over Blackwater River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Clothespin Br Road over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.