US Bridges

Water Street over Minnewawa Brook

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · .09 Mi. N. Jct. Nh 101 · Structure no. 016300720012800

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
574
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Minnewawa Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Water Street over Minnewawa Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Street
CrossesMinnewawa Brook
Location.09 Mi. N. Jct. Nh 101
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.90742, -72.20951
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2023)
Projected traffic849 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

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 Water Street over Minnewawa Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over Minnewawa Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Minnewawa Brook carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Minnewawa Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Minnewawa Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.