Meriden Hill Road over Lyman Brook
GoodCoos County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI from US RTE 3 · Structure no. 005100650003600
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meriden Hill Road over Lyman Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meriden Hill Road over Lyman Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meriden Hill Road over Lyman Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Meriden Hill Road over Lyman 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Meriden Hill Road over Lyman Brook carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Meriden Hill Road over Lyman Brook?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Meriden Hill Road over Lyman Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.