North Road over Otter Brook
GoodCoos County, New Hampshire · 2.9 MI NW Jefferson Tl · Structure no. 014101600008200
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,167
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Road over Otter Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Road over Otter Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Road over Otter Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Road over Otter 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does North Road over Otter Brook carry?
About 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is North Road over Otter Brook?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns North Road over Otter Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.