US Bridges

Canada Street over Minnewawa Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 170 Ft FR Nh RTE 101 · Structure no. 016300660013200

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Street over Minnewawa Brook is a concrete frame carrying Canada Street over Minnewawa Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanada Street
CrossesMinnewawa Brook
Location170 Ft FR Nh RTE 101
Coordinates42.9086, -72.21621
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2023)
Projected traffic754 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Canada Street over Minnewawa Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada Street over Minnewawa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Canada Street over Minnewawa Brook carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Canada Street over Minnewawa Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Canada Street over Minnewawa Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.