FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NH 25,NH118

Carrying NH 25,NH118 over PATCH BROOK

0.8 MI FROM WENTWORTH TL, Grafton, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NH 25,NH118

The NH 25,NH118 bridge in Grafton, New Hampshire carries NH 25,NH118 over PATCH BROOK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,654 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.2 metric tons.

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

How NH 25,NH118 compares

▲ 16.0
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of New Hampshire bridges
544
Bridges in Grafton · 43 in Poor condition
NH 25,NH118 54.2 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
54.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Last Reconstructed
2005
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,654 vehicles/day
Structure Number
026401160005900

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NH 25,NH118 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 NH 25,NH118 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 25,NH118?

NH 25,NH118 in Grafton, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NH 25,NH118 inspected?

NH 25,NH118'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 3,654 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH 25,NH118 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NH 25,NH118?

NH 25,NH118 has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NH 25,NH118?

NH 25,NH118 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NH 25,NH118 and does age affect safety?

NH 25,NH118 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.

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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