US Bridges

NH119 over Converseville Brook

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 3.5 MI to Mass Sl · Structure no. 022101530007200

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH119 over Converseville Brook is a steel culvert carrying NH119 over Converseville Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,470 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNH119
CrossesConverseville Brook
Location3.5 MI to Mass Sl
RouteState Highway 119
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.73871, -71.98177
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,372 (2023)
Projected traffic6,470 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NH119 over Converseville Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH119 over Converseville 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NH119 over Converseville Brook carry?

About 4,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH119 over Converseville Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns NH119 over Converseville Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.