US Bridges

US 3 Bus NH107 over Jewett Brook

Fair

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 1.7 MI N. Belmont T.L. · Structure no. 013901260005500

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,681
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 Bus NH107 over Jewett Brook is a concrete slab carrying US 3 Bus NH107 over Jewett Brook in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,681 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,807 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 3 Bus NH107
CrossesJewett Brook
Location1.7 MI N. Belmont T.L.
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates43.53202, -71.4639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,681 (2023)
Projected traffic15,807 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 US 3 Bus NH107 over Jewett Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 Bus NH107 over Jewett Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 3 Bus NH107 over Jewett Brook carry?

About 10,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 3 Bus NH107 over Jewett Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 Bus NH107 over Jewett Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.