US Bridges

US 3 Bus Nh 11A over Durkee Brook

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · .4 MI N.E. Belmont T.L. · Structure no. 013901130003600

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,077
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 Bus Nh 11A over Durkee Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 3 Bus Nh 11A over Durkee Brook in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,353 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 3 Bus Nh 11A
CrossesDurkee Brook
Location.4 MI N.E. Belmont T.L.
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates43.51983, -71.47712
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,077 (2023)
Projected traffic19,353 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 US 3 Bus Nh 11A over Durkee Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 Bus Nh 11A over Durkee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 3 Bus Nh 11A over Durkee Brook carry?

About 13,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 3 Bus Nh 11A over Durkee Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 Bus Nh 11A over Durkee Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.