Scotland Road over Roaring Brook
PoorCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.23MI NH119 · Structure no. 027901510006200
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 607
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scotland Road over Roaring Brook is a concrete frame carrying Scotland Road over Roaring Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 607 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scotland Road over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scotland Road over Roaring Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Scotland Road over Roaring Brook carry?
About 607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Scotland Road over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Scotland Road over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.