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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMEY BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 951 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,971 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,671 |
| COHAS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,918 |
| LYMAN BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,629 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15,436 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,824 |
| COLD RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1935 | 91 | 487 |
| MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,610 |
| ASHUELOT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 494 |
| DEER MEADOW BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 569 |
| CASCADE BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1935 | 91 | 329 |
| SMITH RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1935 | 91 | 8,809 |
| ZEALAND RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| JOE ENGLISH BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 19,233 |
| SUCKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 96 |
| MASCOMA RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1936 | 90 | 705 |
| SOUCOOK RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,465 |
| SMITH RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 511 |
| CSX PEDESTRIAN | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,773 |
| OSSIPEE RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 192 |
| LAMPREY RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,039 |
| DUDLEY BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,663 |
| POOR FARM BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,276 |
| STOCKER BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,896 |
| NHRR(ABD) | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,581 |
| CSX(ABD) | New Hampshire | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 14,314 |
| MINK BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | — |
| KILBURN BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,643 |
| CHERRY MILL BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1936 | 90 | 519 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Hampshire | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 107 |
| ASHUELOT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,167 |
| ANDREW BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 330 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 16,562 |
| WEST BR SOUHEGAN RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,299 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 16,562 |
| NUBANUSIT BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,812 |
| EASTMAN BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1936 | 90 | 451 |
| STINSON BROOK | New Hampshire | Good | 1936 | 90 | 418 |
| S BR ASHUELOT RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,100 |
| GULF BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 23,105 |
| MILL TAIL RACE | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 96 |
| MELVIN RIVER | New Hampshire | Good | 1936 | 90 | 98 |
| WARNER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,778 |
| WARNER RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,778 |
| PARTRIDGE BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10 |
| SMITH RIVER | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 130 |
| PEMIGEWASSET RIVER NHRR | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,666 |
| COHAS BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,769 |
| BEAN BROOK | New Hampshire | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,103 |
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.