US Bridges

Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook

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Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.9 MI from Hanover Tl · Structure no. 003600870007400

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
829
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook is a concrete slab carrying Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Pond Road
CrossesGoose Pond Brook
Location2.9 MI from Hanover Tl
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.67472, -72.09633
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2023)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.