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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUBANUSIT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 214 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,119 |
| OTTER BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 168 |
| BLOW-ME-DOWN BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| BLOODS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| HODGSON BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 480 |
| HODGSON BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 16,307 |
| HODGSON BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,096 |
| NORTH MILL POND | New Hampshire | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5,829 |
| CSX(ABD) | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,092 |
| MILL CREEK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 639 |
| PHILLIPS BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| CHRISTINE LAKE OUTLET | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| ASHUELOT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 829 |
| KEZAR LAKE OUTLET | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 364 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 153 |
| MELVIN RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 244 |
| BRANCH RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,359 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,866 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 641 |
| POND BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| MARTINS BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 219 |
| BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1940 | 86 | 146 |
| MIREY BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,914 |
| GORDON POND BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,448 |
| PISCATAQUA RIV BACK CHNL | New Hampshire | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,000 |
| SQUAM RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 796 |
| SQUAM RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1941 | 85 | 510 |
| CRYSTAL LAKE BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1941 | 85 | 7,633 |
| SMITH RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1941 | 85 | 276 |
| OUTLET LOON POND | New Hampshire | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,854 |
| EXETER RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 234 |
| GUNSTOCK RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 2,690 |
| NHRR(ABD) | New Hampshire | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,858 |
| STOCKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,542 |
| WHITEFACE RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 254 |
| S BRANCH ASHUELOT RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1941 | 85 | 8,976 |
| S BRANCH ASHUELOT RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 8,976 |
| BLACKWATER RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,472 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 6,478 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,478 |
| WHITE BRIDGE BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,478 |
| LOST RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 469 |
| BK BAY LA WINNIPESAUKEE | New Hampshire | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,310 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,636 |
| SUCKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 370 |
| HANCOCK BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,107 |
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.