US Bridges

Bridge Street over Branch River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.27MI. RTE 153 · Structure no. 026102910006600

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Branch River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bridge Street over Branch River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesBranch River
Location0.27MI. RTE 153
Coordinates43.49305, -71.02312
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic238 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bridge Street over Branch River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Branch River 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 Bridge Street over Branch River carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Branch River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Branch River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.