US Bridges

Goldmine Road over Stanley Brook

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · Town Rd. · Structure no. 006601800007700

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldmine Road over Stanley Brook is a steel culvert carrying Goldmine Road over Stanley Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 556 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldmine Road
CrossesStanley Brook
LocationTown Rd.
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.88256, -72.01878
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2023)
Projected traffic556 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Goldmine Road over Stanley Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goldmine Road over Stanley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Goldmine Road over Stanley Brook carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Goldmine Road over Stanley Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Goldmine Road over Stanley Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.