US 3 over Beaver Brook
GoodCoos County, New Hampshire · 3.9 MI S Stewartstown Tl · Structure no. 005000510010300
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,935
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 3 over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 3 over Beaver Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 96 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,935 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 3 over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 3 over Beaver 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 3 over Beaver Brook carry?
About 2,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 3 over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.