US Bridges

Bridle Bridge Road over Beaver Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.4 Mi. Rte. 111 · Structure no. 013100780015200

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
783
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridle Bridge Road over Beaver Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bridle Bridge Road over Beaver Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,158 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridle Bridge Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.4 Mi. Rte. 111
Coordinates42.79042, -71.36442
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2023)
Projected traffic1,158 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bridle Bridge Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridle Bridge Road over Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bridle Bridge Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridle Bridge Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridle Bridge Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.