US Bridges

Gleason Falls Road over Beards Brook

PoorPosted for load

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 2.6 Mile FR Nh RTE 9 · Structure no. 012200880009300

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gleason Falls Road over Beards Brook is a masonry culvert carrying Gleason Falls Road over Beards Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGleason Falls Road
CrossesBeards Brook
Location2.6 Mile FR Nh RTE 9
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.14499, -71.9594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Gleason Falls Road over Beards Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gleason Falls Road over Beards Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Gleason Falls Road over Beards Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Gleason Falls Road over Beards Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Gleason Falls Road over Beards Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.