Lafayette Road over Ham Branch

Poor Condition106 years old436 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Location0.12mi. RTE 116
CarriesLafayette Road
CrossesHam Branch
Coordinates44.20295, -71.75657

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Max Span38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Width22.3 ft (6.8 m)
Deck Area107.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1920 (reconstructed 1979)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic436 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 16 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number008700570008300

Nearby Bridges

Bickford Hill Road over Ham Branch 0.8 mi Fair Delage Farm Road over Ham Branch 1.0 mi Fair Nh 18 over Gale River 1.6 mi Fair Nh 18 over Lafayette Brook 1.7 mi Good Dow Avenue over Gale River 1.7 mi Fair Nh116 over Gale River 1.7 mi Good I-93 SB over Coal Hill RD Gale River 1.7 mi Fair I-93 NB over Coal Hill RD Gale River 1.7 mi Fair I-93 SB over Nh142 1.8 mi Good I-93 NB over Nh142 1.8 mi Good