Whipple Hill Road over Roaring Brook
PoorCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.5 Mi. RTE.119 · Structure no. 022000650008300
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipple Hill Road over Roaring Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whipple Hill Road over Roaring Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whipple Hill Road over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Whipple Hill Road over Roaring 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Whipple Hill Road over Roaring Brook carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Whipple Hill Road over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Whipple Hill Road over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.