US Bridges

NH125 over Jones Brook

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.65 Mi. S. Wakefield Tl · Structure no. 017301010011000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH125 over Jones Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH125 over Jones Brook in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932, 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 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 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,665 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNH125
CrossesJones Brook
Location0.65 Mi. S. Wakefield Tl
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.48158, -71.01051
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,801 (2023)
Projected traffic2,665 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NH125 over Jones Brook built?

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

What condition is NH125 over Jones 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NH125 over Jones Brook carry?

About 1,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH125 over Jones Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NH125 over Jones Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.