US Bridges

Wellington Road over Converseville Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.1 Mi. RTE.119 · Structure no. 022101540006900

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington Road over Converseville Brook is a concrete frame carrying Wellington Road over Converseville Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWellington Road
CrossesConverseville Brook
Location0.1 Mi. RTE.119
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.73722, -71.98217
Functional classRural 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2023)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Wellington Road over Converseville Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellington Road over Converseville 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 Wellington Road over Converseville Brook carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wellington Road over Converseville Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington Road over Converseville Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.