US Bridges

River Road North over Aldrich Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.57MI NH12 · Structure no. 027201070016300

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road North over Aldrich Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying River Road North over Aldrich Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Road North
CrossesAldrich Brook
Location0.57MI NH12
Coordinates43.01971, -72.44637
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2023)
Projected traffic173 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 North over Aldrich Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road North over Aldrich 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 North over Aldrich Brook carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River Road North over Aldrich Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns River Road North over Aldrich Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.