Drake Hill Road over Meadow Brook
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, New Hampshire · SE Nh 16 · Structure no. 000202130009400
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drake Hill Road over Meadow Brook is a concrete slab carrying Drake Hill Road over Meadow Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Drake Hill Road over Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drake Hill Road over Meadow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Drake Hill Road over Meadow Brook carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Drake Hill Road over Meadow Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Drake Hill Road over Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.