US Bridges

Scoby Road over Haunted Lake Outlet

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI South JCT Nh 136 · Structure no. 008601560010000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scoby Road over Haunted Lake Outlet is a wood or timber slab carrying Scoby Road over Haunted Lake Outlet in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScoby Road
CrossesHaunted Lake Outlet
Location0.7 MI South JCT Nh 136
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.98869, -71.75927
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Scoby Road over Haunted Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scoby Road over Haunted Lake Outlet 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Scoby Road over Haunted Lake Outlet carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scoby Road over Haunted Lake Outlet?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Scoby Road over Haunted Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.