Village Road over Clement Brook
PoorCoos County, New Hampshire · 0.5 Mi. US2 · Structure no. 023601140010400
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Village Road over Clement Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Village Road over Clement Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 96 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Village Road over Clement Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Village Road over Clement 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 Village Road over Clement Brook carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Village Road over Clement Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Village Road over Clement Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.