US Bridges

Cross Road over Catsbane Brook

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · Town RD · Structure no. 004500770012200

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over Catsbane Brook is a steel culvert carrying Cross Road over Catsbane Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Road
CrossesCatsbane Brook
LocationTown RD
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.90266, -72.51526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2023)
Projected traffic623 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cross Road over Catsbane Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Road over Catsbane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Road over Catsbane Brook carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road over Catsbane Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Cross Road over Catsbane Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.