Stearns Brook Road over Stearns Brook
PoorCoos County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI FR Success Tl · Structure no. 017002540003800
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stearns Brook Road over Stearns Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stearns Brook Road over Stearns Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stearns Brook Road over Stearns Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stearns Brook Road over Stearns Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Stearns Brook Road over Stearns Brook carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Stearns Brook Road over Stearns Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Stearns Brook Road over Stearns Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.