Rec Area Access RD over Otter Brook
PoorCheshire County, New Hampshire · 8.05 KM N of Keene · Structure no. CEPNEDNH3310009
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Rec Area Access RD over Otter Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rec Area Access RD over Otter Brook in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rec Area Access RD over Otter Brook built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Rec Area Access RD over Otter 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 2023.
How much traffic does Rec Area Access RD over Otter Brook carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Rec Area Access RD over Otter Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Rec Area Access RD over Otter Brook?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).