US Bridges

River Road over Ox Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.8 MI Fr. Nh 63 · Structure no. 027200710008800

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Ox Brook is a steel culvert carrying River Road over Ox Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 367 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesOx Brook
Location1.8 MI Fr. Nh 63
Coordinates42.96689, -72.48306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2023)
Projected traffic543 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 River Road over Ox Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Ox 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 River Road over Ox Brook carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Ox Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns River Road over Ox Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.