US Bridges

Garland Road over Nh 28

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 1.0 MI from Pittsfield Tl · Structure no. 001400910008700

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland Road over Nh 28 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garland Road over Nh 28 in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGarland Road
CrossesNh 28
Location1.0 MI from Pittsfield Tl
CountyBelknap County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.33677, -71.29738
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2023)
Projected traffic282 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garland Road over Nh 28 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Garland Road over Nh 28 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Garland Road over Nh 28 carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garland Road over Nh 28?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Garland Road over Nh 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.