US Bridges

Mine Road over Pouchaug Brook

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.18MI Mass. Sl · Structure no. 027900650001700

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mine Road over Pouchaug Brook is a concrete frame carrying Mine Road over Pouchaug Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMine Road
CrossesPouchaug Brook
Location0.18MI Mass. Sl
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.72686, -72.44219
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2023)
Projected traffic483 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 Mine Road over Pouchaug Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mine Road over Pouchaug 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mine Road over Pouchaug Brook carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mine Road over Pouchaug Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mine Road over Pouchaug Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.