US Bridges

US 2 over Clement Brook

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 5.1 MI from Gorham Tl · Structure no. 023601130010200

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,894
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Clement Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Clement Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,894 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,283 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesClement Brook
Location5.1 MI from Gorham Tl
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.39845, -71.07451
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,894 (2023)
Projected traffic4,283 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clement Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Clement 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Clement Brook carry?

About 2,894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Clement Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Clement Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.