US Bridges

Century Lane over Colby Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1/10 East of Albuquerque · Structure no. 015100650013100

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century Lane over Colby Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Century Lane over Colby Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentury Lane
CrossesColby Brook
Location1/10 East of Albuquerque
Coordinates42.87451, -71.44885
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2023)
Projected traffic756 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Century Lane over Colby Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Century Lane over Colby 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Century Lane over Colby Brook carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Century Lane over Colby Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Century Lane over Colby Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.