US Bridges

East Surry Road over Sturtevant Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.0MI. Tl Surry · Structure no. 013601110013800

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
829
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Surry Road over Sturtevant Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying East Surry Road over Sturtevant Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 829 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Surry Road
CrossesSturtevant Brook
Location1.0MI. Tl Surry
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.97717, -72.30351
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2023)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 East Surry Road over Sturtevant Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Surry Road over Sturtevant 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Surry Road over Sturtevant Brook carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Surry Road over Sturtevant Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns East Surry Road over Sturtevant Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.