Roadway over Deception Brook
FairCoos County, New Hampshire · Map 11 · Structure no. 092201000001001
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1984 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Roadway over Deception Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Roadway over Deception Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roadway over Deception Brook built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Roadway over Deception Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Roadway over Deception Brook carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Roadway over Deception Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Roadway over Deception Brook?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.