US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Heath Brook

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.95 Miles from Nh 28 · Structure no. 028301160007200

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,032
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Heath Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Heath Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesHeath Brook
Location0.95 Miles from Nh 28
Coordinates43.57697, -71.17218
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2023)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Heath Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Heath 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Heath Brook carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Heath Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Heath Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.