US Bridges

Valley Road over Israel River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 0.66 MI West of JCT US 2 · Structure no. 021800400004400

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Israel River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Israel River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesIsrael River
Location0.66 MI West of JCT US 2
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.35595, -71.37806
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Israel River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Israel River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Israel River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Israel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.