US Bridges

Governors Road over Churchill Brook

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.2 MI S JCT 109 · Structure no. 003301070007900

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Governors Road over Churchill Brook is a concrete slab carrying Governors Road over Churchill Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGovernors Road
CrossesChurchill Brook
Location0.2 MI S JCT 109
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.54996, -71.06245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Governors Road over Churchill Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Governors Road over Churchill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Governors Road over Churchill Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Governors Road over Churchill Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Governors Road over Churchill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.