FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NH120

Carrying NH120 over BLOW-ME-DOWN BROOK

0.8 MI FROM PLAINFIELD TL, Sullivan, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NH120

The NH120 bridge in Sullivan, New Hampshire carries NH120 over BLOW-ME-DOWN BROOK. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,172 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NH120 compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of New Hampshire bridges
158
Bridges in Sullivan · 8 in Poor condition
NH120 25.1 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.6
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,172 vehicles/day
Structure Number
005501720014800

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NH120 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NH120 against other structures in Sullivan and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NH120?

NH120 in Sullivan, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NH120 inspected?

NH120's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,172 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH120 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NH120?

NH120 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NH120?

NH120 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NH120 and does age affect safety?

NH120 was built in 1933, making it 93 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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