US Bridges

Davis Place over Jewett Brook

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 472 Ft FR Union AVE&US3 · Structure no. 013901240005500

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Place over Jewett Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Davis Place over Jewett Brook in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDavis Place
CrossesJewett Brook
Location472 Ft FR Union AVE&US3
Coordinates43.53258, -71.46528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2023)
Projected traffic298 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Davis Place over Jewett Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Place over Jewett 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 Davis Place over Jewett Brook carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Davis Place over Jewett Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Davis Place over Jewett Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.