Bridge Safety in New Hampshire
2,549 bridges — 192 Poor condition — avg age 57 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 2,549 |
| Good Condition | 1,303 |
| Fair Condition | 1,054 |
| Poor Condition | 192 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1832 |
| Average Age | 57 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 51.1% |
| % Fair | 41.3% |
| % Poor | 7.5% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in New Hampshire
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic — the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH STREET | Poor | 1959 | 46,612 | — |
| STARK WAY | Poor | 1956 | 46,106 | — |
| NHRR CONSTITUTION AV. | Poor | 1958 | 45,555 | — |
| PENNICHUCK BROOK | Poor | 1954 | 44,365 | — |
| FORT EDDY RD | Poor | 1980 | 40,527 | — |
| BLACK BROOK | Poor | 1956 | 24,101 | — |
| MERRIMACK RIVER | Poor | 1966 | 23,721 | — |
| COCHECO RIVER | Poor | 1957 | 23,607 | — |
| COCHECO RIVER | Poor | 1957 | 22,560 | — |
| I-93 | Poor | 1958 | 22,391 | — |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER NECRR | Poor | 1966 | 22,288 | — |
| NH108 CSX(ABD) | Poor | 1957 | 22,163 | — |
| BLACK BROOK | Poor | 1956 | 22,005 | — |
| NH108 CSX(ABD) | Poor | 1957 | 21,323 | — |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER NECRR | Poor | 1966 | 21,268 | — |
| TURKEY POND | Poor | 1959 | 20,703 | — |
| TURKEY POND | Poor | 1959 | 20,387 | — |
| WINNICUT RIVER | Poor | 1959 | 17,736 | — |
| CSX | Poor | 1935 | 15,436 | — |
| ISINGLASS RIVER | Poor | 1951 | 14,407 | — |
Oldest Bridges in New Hampshire
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMMONOOSUC R NHRR(ABD) | Fair | 1832 | 194 yrs | 96 |
| ASHUELOT RIVER | Fair | 1832 | 194 yrs | 2,191 |
| ASHUELOT RIVER | Fair | 1837 | 189 yrs | 618 |
| WARNER RIVER | Fair | 1840 | 186 yrs | 428 |
| CROYDON BRANCH SUGAR R | Fair | 1845 | 181 yrs | 545 |
| WILD AMMONOOSUC RIVER | Fair | 1849 | 177 yrs | 529 |
| MAPLE FALLS BROOK | Poor | 1850 | 176 yrs | 208 |
| CONTOOCOOK RIVER | Fair | 1853 | 173 yrs | 558 |
| WARNER RIVER | Fair | 1853 | 173 yrs | 100 |
| W BR WARNER RIVER | Good | 1854 | 172 yrs | 96 |
Bridge Safety in New Hampshire
Bridge condition data for New Hampshire comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.