NORTH DORCHESTER R
Carrying NORTH DORCHESTER R over S BRANCH BAKER RIVER
0.97MI. DORCHESTER TL, Grafton, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH DORCHESTER R
The NORTH DORCHESTER R bridge in Grafton, New Hampshire carries NORTH DORCHESTER R over S BRANCH BAKER RIVER. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 141 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH DORCHESTER R 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
- 1949
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.5 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 141 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 026901260005000
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 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 NORTH DORCHESTER R 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 NORTH DORCHESTER R 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 NORTH DORCHESTER R?
NORTH DORCHESTER R in Grafton, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH DORCHESTER R inspected?
NORTH DORCHESTER R'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 141 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH DORCHESTER R 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 NORTH DORCHESTER R?
NORTH DORCHESTER R has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH DORCHESTER R?
NORTH DORCHESTER R is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH DORCHESTER R and does age affect safety?
NORTH DORCHESTER R was built in 1949, making it 77 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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