US Bridges

Horace Greeley RD over Joe English Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 2.2 MI Bedford Tl · Structure no. 000700870012900

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,933
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horace Greeley RD over Joe English Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horace Greeley RD over Joe English Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHorace Greeley RD
CrossesJoe English Brook
Location2.2 MI Bedford Tl
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.90146, -71.60259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,933 (2023)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Joe English Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horace Greeley RD over Joe English 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 Joe English Brook carry?

About 1,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Horace Greeley RD over Joe English Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Horace Greeley RD over Joe English Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.