US Bridges

US 3 over Lyman Brook

Fair

Coos County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI NE Stratford Tl · Structure no. 005100430003600

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,145
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 over Lyman Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 over Lyman Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,145 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,654 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 3
CrossesLyman Brook
Location0.7 MI NE Stratford Tl
RouteU.S. Route 3
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.77917, -71.58331
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,145 (2023)
Projected traffic4,654 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 US 3 over Lyman Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 over Lyman Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 over Lyman Brook carry?

About 3,145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 3 over Lyman Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 over Lyman Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.