Whitcomb Mills RD over White Brook
PoorPosted for loadCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.06 MI FR Arch ST · Structure no. 013600790008000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 826
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitcomb Mills RD over White Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Whitcomb Mills RD over White Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 826 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitcomb Mills RD over White Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitcomb Mills RD over White 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Whitcomb Mills RD over White Brook carry?
About 826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Whitcomb Mills RD over White Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Whitcomb Mills RD over White Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.