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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEABODY RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1950 | 76 | 441 |
| CHICKWOLNEPY STREAM | New Hampshire | Good | 1950 | 76 | 264 |
| CHICKWOLNEPY STREAM | New Hampshire | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| STEARNS BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| SALMON FALLS RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,881 |
| SALMON BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,604 |
| JACOBS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| ROARING BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 233 |
| BEARCAMP RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| WHITEFACE RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 79 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 342 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 121 |
| ORE HILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| BERRY BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,732 |
| MAD RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 147 |
| DOUGLAS BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
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.