US Bridges

Old State Road over Jabes Meadow Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI S JCT Nh 12A · Structure no. 004202530004800

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Jabes Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State Road over Jabes Meadow Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld State Road
CrossesJabes Meadow Brook
Location0.3 MI S JCT Nh 12A
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.17806, -72.43988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Old State Road over Jabes Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road over Jabes Meadow Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Jabes Meadow Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old State Road over Jabes Meadow Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over Jabes Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.