US Bridges

Kings Highway over Kennedy Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.4 Miles N JCT NH123 · Structure no. 024201150012600

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Kennedy Brook is a concrete frame carrying Kings Highway over Kennedy 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesKings Highway
CrossesKennedy Brook
Location1.4 Miles N JCT NH123
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09823, -72.11075
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over Kennedy Brook built?

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

What condition is Kings Highway over Kennedy 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 Kings Highway over Kennedy Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over Kennedy Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over Kennedy Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.