Beard Road over Beards Brook
GoodHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI FR Nh RTE 9 · Structure no. 012201070005600
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 463
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beard Road over Beards Brook is a concrete slab carrying Beard Road over Beards Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 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 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beard Road over Beards Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Beard Road over Beards 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Beard Road over Beards Brook carry?
About 463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Beard Road over Beards Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Beard Road over Beards Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.