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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUCKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,682 |
| BIG RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| WOODMAN BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New Hampshire | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 655 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,096 |
| BRYANT BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| RED WATER BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| E BRANCH MOHAWK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| ARTIST FALLS BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,975 |
| BLOW-ME-DOWN BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 82 |
| BOG POND BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,913 |
| PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| S BRANCH BAKER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| WILKINSON BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| MASCOMA RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 663 |
| EXETER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 416 |
| LITTLE RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13 |
| LITTLE RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,155 |
| BRENNAN BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 27 |
| RAND BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| S BR PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17 |
| S BR PISCATAQUOG RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| GALE RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 629 |
| TROW BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| SMITH BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| SKINNER BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| COCKERMOUTH RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 173 |
| MOOSE BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 431 |
| COCKERMOUTH RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,167 |
| NEEDLE SHOP BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 64 |
| WILDCAT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 216 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,081 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,653 |
| HARVARD BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,333 |
| POND OUTLET | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| SOUCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| MINNEWAWA BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 574 |
| MINNEWAWA BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 444 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| SUGAR RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,042 |
| JACOBS BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 244 |
| JACOBS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 53 |
| JACOBS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 53 |
| PINE RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,537 |
| BAKER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,355 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| NHRR(ABD) | New Hampshire | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,191 |
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.