US Bridges

Bennett ST Loop over Pond Brook

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.04 MI FR Bennett ST · Structure no. 023301610016900

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett ST Loop over Pond Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Bennett ST Loop over Pond Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBennett ST Loop
CrossesPond Brook
Location0.04 MI FR Bennett ST
Coordinates43.88494, -71.43447
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Bennett ST Loop over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett ST Loop over Pond 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett ST Loop over Pond Brook carry?

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

How long is Bennett ST Loop over Pond Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett ST Loop over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.