US Bridges

NH115 over Cherry Mill Brook

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 2.9 MI SW JCT US Rt 2 · Structure no. 013500990005900

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,231
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH115 over Cherry Mill Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH115 over Cherry Mill Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,781 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNH115
CrossesCherry Mill Brook
Location2.9 MI SW JCT US Rt 2
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates44.36401, -71.47098
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,231 (2023)
Projected traffic4,781 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 NH115 over Cherry Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH115 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 NH115 over Cherry Mill Brook carry?

About 3,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH115 over Cherry Mill Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NH115 over Cherry Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.