US Bridges

East Milan Road over Stearns Brook

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 1.4MI from Berlin Tl · Structure no. 017002160005800

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,009
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Milan Road over Stearns Brook is a concrete culvert carrying East Milan Road over Stearns Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,493 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesEast Milan Road
CrossesStearns Brook
Location1.4MI from Berlin Tl
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.54682, -71.16281
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2023)
Projected traffic1,493 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 East Milan Road over Stearns Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Milan Road over Stearns 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Milan Road over Stearns Brook carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Milan Road over Stearns Brook?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m).

Who owns East Milan Road over Stearns Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.