Historic Bridges in New Hampshire
716 bridges built before 1951 in New Hampshire still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 716 bridges in New Hampshire built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATSBANE BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1937 | 89 | 11,100 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,087 |
| AMMONOOSUC RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,793 |
| NHRR(ABD) | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,503 |
| S BR BAKER RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| CSX ROAD | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,056 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,880 |
| SOUHEGAN RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,721 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,818 |
| OLIVERIAN BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,334 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 531 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 464 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,405 |
| MILL TAIL RACE | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,405 |
| PEMIGEWASSET RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,301 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,160 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 992 |
| S BR PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,777 |
| S BR PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,201 |
| ANDREW BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,837 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,625 |
| NUBANUSIT BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,369 |
| STINSON BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1937 | 89 | 938 |
| EXETER RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,762 |
| CHOCORUA RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,635 |
| WARNER RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,581 |
| BLACKWATER RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1937 | 89 | 96 |
| S BRANCH BAKER RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1937 | 89 | 96 |
| BAKER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,418 |
| PARTRIDGE BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,167 |
| BLOOD BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,387 |
| CHARLES BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 232 |
| LAMPREY RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,028 |
| SOUHEGAN RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,866 |
| AMEY BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,984 |
| ELLIS RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,773 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 12,068 |
| MINNEWAWA RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,019 |
| MASCOMA RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 186 |
| E BR PEMIGEWASSET RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,107 |
| HANCOCK BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,107 |
| S BR PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 620 |
| JACOBS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,375 |
| DAM SPILLWAY | New Hampshire | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 96 |
| COLD BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,048 |
| JOHNS RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,718 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1939 | 87 | 96 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,482 |
| MOOSE RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1939 | 87 | 10,406 |
| MOOSE BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,254 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.