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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 113 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 177 |
| NORTH RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,809 |
| PEARL LAKE BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,167 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,167 |
| NASHUA RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 14,902 |
| BEECH RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1928 | 98 | 910 |
| BAKER RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 410 |
| GALE RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 96 |
| MILL POND | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,066 |
| BAKER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 21 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,478 |
| STONY BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,863 |
| COLD RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 105 |
| NHRR(ABD) | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,674 |
| SUCKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,674 |
| SUCKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,674 |
| SUNCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,514 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,233 |
| BOG BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,193 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,935 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,600 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 438 |
| SMITH RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,087 |
| STONY BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,728 |
| SUNCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,261 |
| STOCKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,542 |
| MONAHAN BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,167 |
| CANAL | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 96 |
| OYSTER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 18,654 |
| SHANNON BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,514 |
| BRACKETT BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 826 |
| BAKER POND BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 826 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,403 |
| CLEMENT BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 44 |
| MARTIN BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,956 |
| MARTIN BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,956 |
| STONY BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,496 |
| COLD RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| MEADOW BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 108 |
| BROCK BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| BROCK BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| BROCK BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 56 |
| FOWLER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 173 |
| FOWLER RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| COFFIN BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,487 |
| BLACKWATER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 501 |
| NHRR(ABD) | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 243 |
| REC TRAIL(RR BED) | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| OWL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
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.