US Bridges

NH115A over Cherry Mill Brook

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 3.1 MI Carroll Tl · Structure no. 013500920007300

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH115A over Cherry Mill Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH115A over Cherry Mill Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNH115A
CrossesCherry Mill Brook
Location3.1 MI Carroll Tl
RouteState Highway 115A
Coordinates44.37226, -71.47484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2023)
Projected traffic768 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 NH115A over Cherry Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH115A over Cherry Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NH115A over Cherry Mill Brook carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH115A over Cherry Mill Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NH115A over Cherry Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.