US Bridges

Brook Road over Joe English Brook

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.4 MI FR Dodge/Austin R · Structure no. 000700630011800

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Road over Joe English Brook is a steel culvert carrying Brook Road over Joe English Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrook Road
CrossesJoe English Brook
Location1.4 MI FR Dodge/Austin R
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.91755, -71.61704
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic307 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Brook Road over Joe English Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Road over Joe English 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brook Road over Joe English Brook carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Brook Road over Joe English Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Brook Road over Joe English Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.