US Bridges

Rec Area Access RD over Otter Brook

Poor

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 8.05 KM N of Keene · Structure no. CEPNEDNH3310010

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 (13.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRec Area Access RD
CrossesOtter Brook
Location8.05 KM N of Keene
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.96651, -72.22903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 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).