US Bridges

Wellington Road over Valley Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.1 Mile W of Nh 28 Byp · Structure no. 016101120014300

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,496
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington Road over Valley Brook is a concrete slab carrying Wellington Road over Valley Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,496 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,494 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWellington Road
CrossesValley Brook
Location0.1 Mile W of Nh 28 Byp
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.00829, -71.39816
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,496 (2023)
Projected traffic18,494 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 Wellington Road over Valley Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellington Road over Valley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wellington Road over Valley Brook carry?

About 12,496 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wellington Road over Valley Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington Road over Valley Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.