US Bridges

Bog Road over Stratford Bog Brook

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 2.5 Mi. US3 · Structure no. 024401230010400

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bog Road over Stratford Bog Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bog Road over Stratford Bog Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBog Road
CrossesStratford Bog Brook
Location2.5 Mi. US3
Coordinates44.68064, -71.53597
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bog Road over Stratford Bog Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bog Road over Stratford Bog 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bog Road over Stratford Bog Brook carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bog Road over Stratford Bog Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bog Road over Stratford Bog Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.