NH125 over Axe Handle Brook
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · .1 MI from JCT Sp. Tpk. · Structure no. 022201550011000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,489
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH125 over Axe Handle Brook is a concrete slab carrying NH125 over Axe Handle Brook in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 16,489 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,403 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NH125 over Axe Handle Brook built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is NH125 over Axe Handle 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NH125 over Axe Handle Brook carry?
About 16,489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NH125 over Axe Handle Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns NH125 over Axe Handle Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.