US Bridges

Valley Road over S Branch Israel River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 0.84 MI S JCT US 2 · Structure no. 013501710005300

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over S Branch Israel River is a concrete frame carrying Valley Road over S Branch Israel River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesS Branch Israel River
Location0.84 MI S JCT US 2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.35911, -71.39394
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Valley Road over S Branch Israel River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over S Branch Israel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Road over S Branch Israel River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Valley Road over S Branch Israel River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over S Branch Israel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.