US Bridges

Roxbury Street over Beaver Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.21MI Main ST · Structure no. 013601400007700

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,580
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roxbury Street over Beaver Brook is a concrete frame carrying Roxbury Street over Beaver Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 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 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 4,580 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,778 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoxbury Street
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.21MI Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93449, -72.27428
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,580 (2023)
Projected traffic6,778 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Roxbury Street over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Roxbury Street over Beaver 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 Roxbury Street over Beaver Brook carry?

About 4,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roxbury Street over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Roxbury Street over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.