US Bridges

Thrasher Road over Red Water Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 1.4MI NH12 · Structure no. 004701060012800

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thrasher Road over Red Water Brook is a concrete slab carrying Thrasher Road over Red Water Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 125 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThrasher Road
CrossesRed Water Brook
Location1.4MI NH12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.39676, -72.35979
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2023)
Projected traffic747 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Thrasher Road over Red Water Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Thrasher Road over Red Water 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Thrasher Road over Red Water Brook carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Thrasher Road over Red Water Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Thrasher Road over Red Water Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.