US Bridges

Nh 27 over North Branch River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .2 MI from Raymond Tl · Structure no. 003701840010200

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 27 over North Branch River is a concrete slab carrying Nh 27 over North Branch River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 93 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 3,103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,592 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNh 27
CrossesNorth Branch River
Location.2 MI from Raymond Tl
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates43.06258, -71.24324
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,103 (2023)
Projected traffic4,592 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 27 over North Branch River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Nh 27 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 27 over North Branch River carry?

About 3,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 27 over North Branch River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 27 over North Branch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.