Valley Cross Road over Wildcat Brook
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, New Hampshire · 0.04MI RTE 16B · Structure no. 013201530006600
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Cross Road over Wildcat Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Cross Road over Wildcat Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Cross Road over Wildcat Brook built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Valley Cross Road over Wildcat 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Cross Road over Wildcat Brook carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Valley Cross Road over Wildcat Brook?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Cross Road over Wildcat Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.