US Bridges

US302 over Stony Brook

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI from Bartlett Tl · Structure no. 011602560006900

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US302 over Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US302 over Stony Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 86 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,927 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS302
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.3 MI from Bartlett Tl
RouteU.S. Route 302
Coordinates44.07604, -71.33526
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2023)
Projected traffic2,927 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US302 over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US302 over Stony 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US302 over Stony Brook carry?

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US302 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US302 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.