US Bridges

NH137 over Moose Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.1 MI W JCT US202 · Structure no. 011201380011000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH137 over Moose Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH137 over Moose Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNH137
CrossesMoose Brook
Location1.1 MI W JCT US202
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates42.98679, -71.95701
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,254 (2023)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 NH137 over Moose Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is NH137 over Moose 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NH137 over Moose Brook carry?

About 1,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH137 over Moose Brook?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NH137 over Moose Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.