US Bridges

US 2 over Stag Hollow Brook

Fair

Coos County, New Hampshire · 2.5 MI from Randolph Tl · Structure no. 013501460008700

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,009
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Stag Hollow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 2 over Stag Hollow Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 5,009 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,413 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesStag Hollow Brook
Location2.5 MI from Randolph Tl
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.38472, -71.42176
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,009 (2023)
Projected traffic7,413 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stag Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Stag Hollow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Stag Hollow Brook carry?

About 5,009 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Stag Hollow Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Stag Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.