US Bridges

Templeton Turnpike over Priest Brook

Poor

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.9MI. RTE 119 · Structure no. 008501470008000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Templeton Turnpike over Priest Brook is a steel culvert carrying Templeton Turnpike over Priest Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesTempleton Turnpike
CrossesPriest Brook
Location1.9MI. RTE 119
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.75482, -72.12738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Templeton Turnpike over Priest Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Templeton Turnpike over Priest Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Templeton Turnpike over Priest Brook carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Templeton Turnpike over Priest Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Templeton Turnpike over Priest Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.