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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Good | 1920 | 106 | 208 |
| SOUTH RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| HAM BRANCH | New Hampshire | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 436 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 8,535 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 8,535 |
| MOUNTAIN BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 628 |
| CHERRY MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| SALMON HOLE BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 161 |
| SHAKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| STONY BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| SALMON FALLS RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 557 |
| S BR PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| PRESCOTT BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 438 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,029 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,622 |
| BLOODS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| COCHECO RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1920 | 106 | 1,290 |
| POWWOW RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 208 |
| GRANITE LAKE INLET | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| SUGAR RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 505 |
| SUGAR RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,301 |
| OTTER POND OUTLET | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| SWIFT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| GREAT EAST LAKE OUTLET | New Hampshire | Good | 1920 | 106 | 665 |
| ASHUELOT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 65 |
| BEARDS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| BURTON POND OUTLET | New Hampshire | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 36 |
| BURTON POND OUTLET | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| MIREY BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| SOUHEGAN RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 13,075 |
| DANIEL STREET | New Hampshire | Good | 1921 | 105 | 14,207 |
| PISCATAQUA RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1921 | 105 | 9,471 |
| MELVIN RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,151 |
| ASHUELOT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,195 |
| MONADNOCK MILL CANAL | New Hampshire | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 2,233 |
| WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 12,980 |
| COLD BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 253 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 118 |
| MINNEWAWA BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 178 |
| WILLEY BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,283 |
| WEST ALTON BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 5,130 |
| LAMPREY RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,630 |
| I-293 NH 3A CSX MERR R | New Hampshire | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 22,640 |
| ISINGLASS RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,212 |
| SUGAR RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,110 |
| SUNCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 73 |
| NEWFOUND RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 5,690 |
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.