Brook Road over Salmon Brook
PoorBelknap County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI from Hale RD · Structure no. 023101180008900
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brook Road over Salmon Brook is a concrete slab carrying Brook Road over Salmon Brook in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 125 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brook Road over Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Brook Road over Salmon 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 Brook Road over Salmon Brook carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Brook Road over Salmon Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brook Road over Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.