Platt Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook
FairSullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.9 MI FR Plainfield Tl · Structure no. 005500700015500
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Platt Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Platt Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Platt Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Platt Road over Blow-Me-Down 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Platt Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Platt Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Platt Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.