US Bridges

Bean Road over Baboosic Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 365 Ft FR Profile Drive · Structure no. 016800720015500

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,004
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Road over Baboosic Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bean Road over Baboosic Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBean Road
CrossesBaboosic Brook
Location365 Ft FR Profile Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.88597, -71.53704
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2023)
Projected traffic1,485 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 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 Bean Road over Baboosic Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bean Road over Baboosic 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 Bean Road over Baboosic Brook carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bean Road over Baboosic Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Road over Baboosic Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.