FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NH 25A

Carrying NH 25A over BAKER POND BROOK

10.2 MI FROM VERMONT SL, Grafton, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NH 25A

The NH 25A bridge in Grafton, New Hampshire carries NH 25A over BAKER POND BROOK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 805 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.

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

How NH 25A compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of New Hampshire bridges
544
Bridges in Grafton · 43 in Poor condition
NH 25A 25.3 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.8
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
805 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020302190011200

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

NH 25A is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NH 25A 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 NH 25A?

NH 25A in Grafton, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NH 25A inspected?

NH 25A'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 805 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH 25A is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NH 25A?

NH 25A has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NH 25A?

NH 25A is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NH 25A and does age affect safety?

NH 25A was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

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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