US Bridges

Bessie Pierce Road over Partridge Brook

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.48MI Nh 63 · Structure no. 027201020008800

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bessie Pierce Road over Partridge Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bessie Pierce Road over Partridge Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 89 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2024. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBessie Pierce Road
CrossesPartridge Brook
Location1.48MI Nh 63
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.96768, -72.45208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic14 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bessie Pierce Road over Partridge Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bessie Pierce Road over Partridge 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bessie Pierce Road over Partridge Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bessie Pierce Road over Partridge Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bessie Pierce Road over Partridge Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.