US Bridges

Nh 28 over Beauty Hill Road

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI FR Pittsfield T.L. · Structure no. 001400970008900

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 28 over Beauty Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 28 over Beauty Hill Road in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 10,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,569 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNh 28
CrossesBeauty Hill Road
Location1.3 MI FR Pittsfield T.L.
RouteState Highway 28
CountyBelknap County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.3391, -71.29184
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,520 (2023)
Projected traffic15,569 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 28 over Beauty Hill Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Nh 28 over Beauty Hill Road 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 Nh 28 over Beauty Hill Road carry?

About 10,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 28 over Beauty Hill Road?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 28 over Beauty Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.