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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SUNCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,133 |
| BISHOP BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1924 | 102 | 1,820 |
| STRATFORD BOG BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 34 |
| NHRR | New Hampshire | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,398 |
| RED WATER BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 211 |
| SOUHEGAN RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,043 |
| NUBANUSIT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 489 |
| NUBANUSIT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 96 |
| NASHUA RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 16,730 |
| NORTH RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,719 |
| JACOBS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,116 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 646 |
| CHOCORUA RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,159 |
| SESSIONS BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,529 |
| POWWOW RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,716 |
| COCHECO RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 770 |
| GUNSTOCK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,557 |
| CSX(ABD) | New Hampshire | Good | 1926 | 100 | 11,099 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1926 | 100 | 573 |
| SOUCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,138 |
| CLEAR STREAM | New Hampshire | Good | 1926 | 100 | 981 |
| MERRYMEETING RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 662 |
| SMITH RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1926 | 100 | 50 |
| BOG BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1927 | 99 | 823 |
| AMMONOOSUC RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 1,167 |
| WEST BRANCH BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,054 |
| MAD RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,020 |
| ASH SWAMP BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1927 | 99 | 3,532 |
| WILD AMMONOOSUC RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 882 |
| GUNSTOCK RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1927 | 99 | 672 |
| SMALL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 173 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 80 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Good | 1927 | 99 | 4,040 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Good | 1927 | 99 | 3,778 |
| STINSON BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 857 |
| BEARCAMP RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1927 | 99 | 716 |
| GRIDLEY RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 95 |
| ALBANY BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,713 |
| E BR SACO RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,078 |
| BABOOSIC BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 511 |
| TUNNEL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 52 |
| AMMONOOSUC RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 178 |
| PEMIGEWASSET RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,917 |
| REEL BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1928 | 98 | 360 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 13,570 |
| S BRANCH SUGAR RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,915 |
| TEWKSBURY POND OUTLET | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,858 |
| NORTH BRANCH RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,072 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,367 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,167 |
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.