US Bridges

Balsams Bk DR Pvt over Balsam Pond Brook

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI West of Dixville · Structure no. 005002020006000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balsams Bk DR Pvt over Balsam Pond Brook is a concrete slab carrying Balsams Bk DR Pvt over Balsam Pond Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesBalsams Bk DR Pvt
CrossesBalsam Pond Brook
Location0.3 MI West of Dixville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.86849, -71.34101
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic29 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Balsams Bk DR Pvt over Balsam Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balsams Bk DR Pvt over Balsam Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Balsams Bk DR Pvt over Balsam Pond Brook carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Balsams Bk DR Pvt over Balsam Pond Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Balsams Bk DR Pvt over Balsam Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.