US Bridges

Old Mill Brook RD over Mill Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.16MI NH12 · Structure no. 027201580012300

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Brook RD over Mill Brook is a concrete slab carrying Old Mill Brook RD over Mill Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Mill Brook RD
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.16MI NH12
Coordinates42.99027, -72.39701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Mill Brook RD over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Brook RD over Mill 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 Old Mill Brook RD over Mill Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Brook RD over Mill Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Brook RD over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.