US Bridges

North/South Local over Artist Falls Brook

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · At Artists Falls Brook · Structure no. 005400780006500

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North/South Local over Artist Falls Brook is a masonry culvert carrying North/South Local over Artist Falls Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,283 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorth/South Local
CrossesArtist Falls Brook
LocationAt Artists Falls Brook
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.04539, -71.12236
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,975 (2023)
Projected traffic13,283 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 North/South Local over Artist Falls Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is North/South Local over Artist Falls Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does North/South Local over Artist Falls Brook carry?

About 8,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North/South Local over Artist Falls Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns North/South Local over Artist Falls Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.