US Bridges

Nh 11 over Poor Farm Brook

Poor

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 1.7 MI S Alton Tl · Structure no. 009101150014700

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 11 over Poor Farm Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nh 11 over Poor Farm Brook in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,735 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNh 11
CrossesPoor Farm Brook
Location1.7 MI S Alton Tl
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates43.57221, -71.35552
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,227 (2023)
Projected traffic7,735 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 11 over Poor Farm Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Nh 11 over Poor Farm Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 11 over Poor Farm Brook carry?

About 5,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 11 over Poor Farm Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 11 over Poor Farm Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.