US Bridges

Nh 28 over Coffin Brook

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 3.0 MI N of Barnstead Tl · Structure no. 000601900012100

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,487
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 28 over Coffin Brook is a concrete slab carrying Nh 28 over Coffin Brook in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,080 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNh 28
CrossesCoffin Brook
Location3.0 MI N of Barnstead Tl
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.42558, -71.20711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,487 (2023)
Projected traffic11,080 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 28 over Coffin Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 28 over Coffin Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 28 over Coffin Brook carry?

About 7,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 28 over Coffin Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 28 over Coffin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.