US Bridges

Gulf Road over Stony Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI FR Greenfield Tl · Structure no. 015800590010600

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Road over Stony Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulf Road over Stony Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 105 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGulf Road
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.5 MI FR Greenfield Tl
Coordinates42.90439, -71.82695
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gulf Road over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Gulf Road over Stony 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gulf Road over Stony Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Road over Stony Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Road over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.