US 3 over Bishop Brook
GoodCoos County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI Clarksville Tl · Structure no. 024100790015100
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,820
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 3 over Bishop Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 3 over Bishop Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 101 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,693 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 3 over Bishop Brook built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 3 over Bishop 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 3 over Bishop Brook carry?
About 1,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 3 over Bishop Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 over Bishop Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.