US Bridges

Nh 43 over North Branch River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .3 MI from Raymond Tl · Structure no. 003701490012100

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,654
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 43 over North Branch River is a concrete culvert carrying Nh 43 over North Branch River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,654 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,367 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNh 43
CrossesNorth Branch River
Location.3 MI from Raymond Tl
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates43.0736, -71.27982
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,654 (2023)
Projected traffic8,367 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 43 over North Branch River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 43 over North Branch River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 43 over North Branch River carry?

About 5,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 43 over North Branch River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Nh 43 over North Branch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.