US Bridges

Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 3.8 MI from Hanover Tl · Structure no. 003600870009200

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 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 prestressed concrete slab carrying Goose Pond Road over Goose Pond Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 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 44 ft (13.4 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
Location3.8 MI from Hanover Tl
CountyGrafton County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.68556, -72.09122
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 2014, making it 11 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 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.