US Bridges

NH137 over Nubanusit Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.24 Mi. NW Dublin Tl · Structure no. 011501940007200

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,777
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH137 over Nubanusit Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH137 over Nubanusit Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,777 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNH137
CrossesNubanusit Brook
Location1.24 Mi. NW Dublin Tl
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates42.93176, -72.01644
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,777 (2023)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NH137 over Nubanusit Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH137 over Nubanusit 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NH137 over Nubanusit Brook carry?

About 1,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH137 over Nubanusit Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NH137 over Nubanusit Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.