US Bridges

West Side Road over Lucy Brook

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI Bartlett Tl · Structure no. 005400460003000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Side Road over Lucy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Side Road over Lucy Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 3,233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,784 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Side Road
CrossesLucy Brook
Location0.7 MI Bartlett Tl
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.06741, -71.15826
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,233 (2023)
Projected traffic4,784 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 West Side Road over Lucy Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Side Road over Lucy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Side Road over Lucy Brook carry?

About 3,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Side Road over Lucy Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Side Road over Lucy Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.