US Bridges

Nh 4A over Kimpton Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 1.9 MI from Andover Tl · Structure no. 027501420008700

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 4A over Kimpton Brook is a concrete frame carrying Nh 4A over Kimpton Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesNh 4A
CrossesKimpton Brook
Location1.9 MI from Andover Tl
RouteState Highway 4A
Coordinates43.45477, -71.92527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2023)
Projected traffic806 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Nh 4A over Kimpton Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 4A over Kimpton Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 4A over Kimpton Brook carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 4A over Kimpton Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 4A over Kimpton Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.