US Bridges

US 2 over Peabody River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 4.8 MI from Randolph Tl · Structure no. 009701050008900

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Peabody River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Peabody River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 4,334 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,414 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesPeabody River
Location4.8 MI from Randolph Tl
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates44.38633, -71.16592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,334 (2023)
Projected traffic6,414 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2 over Peabody River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Peabody River 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 2 over Peabody River carry?

About 4,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Peabody River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Peabody River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.