US Bridges

Verry Brook Road over Wheelock Brook

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI FR Swanzey Tl · Structure no. 027901320017200

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verry Brook Road over Wheelock Brook is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Verry Brook Road over Wheelock Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVerry Brook Road
CrossesWheelock Brook
Location0.8 MI FR Swanzey Tl
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.83676, -72.37195
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Verry Brook Road over Wheelock Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verry Brook Road over Wheelock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Verry Brook Road over Wheelock Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Verry Brook Road over Wheelock Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Verry Brook Road over Wheelock Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.