US Bridges

US 2 over Pea Brook

Poor

Coos County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI from Gorham Tl · Structure no. 023600490008900

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Pea Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US 2 over Pea Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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.

It carries about 4,334 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,414 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesPea Brook
Location0.8 MI from Gorham Tl
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.38633, -71.14353
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,334 (2023)
Projected traffic6,414 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 2 over Pea Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Pea 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Pea Brook carry?

About 4,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Pea Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Pea Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.