US Bridges

Horace Greeley RD over Pulpit Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI Bedford Tl · Structure no. 000700600015800

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
794
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horace Greeley RD over Pulpit Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Horace Greeley RD over Pulpit Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 794 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHorace Greeley RD
CrossesPulpit Brook
Location0.1 MI Bedford Tl
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.92396, -71.58013
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2023)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Horace Greeley RD over Pulpit Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horace Greeley RD over Pulpit 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Horace Greeley RD over Pulpit Brook carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Horace Greeley RD over Pulpit Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Horace Greeley RD over Pulpit Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.