RIDDLE HILL ROAD
Carrying RIDDLE HILL ROAD over SMITH RIVER
0.17MI. RTE 4, Grafton, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIDDLE HILL ROAD
The RIDDLE HILL ROAD bridge in Grafton, New Hampshire carries RIDDLE HILL ROAD over SMITH RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 139 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIDDLE HILL ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 139 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 009901250009300
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIDDLE HILL ROAD 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 RIDDLE HILL ROAD against other structures in Grafton 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 RIDDLE HILL ROAD?
RIDDLE HILL ROAD in Grafton, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIDDLE HILL ROAD inspected?
RIDDLE HILL ROAD'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 139 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIDDLE HILL ROAD 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 RIDDLE HILL ROAD?
RIDDLE HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIDDLE HILL ROAD?
RIDDLE HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RIDDLE HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
RIDDLE HILL ROAD was built in 1977, making it 49 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.
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