US Bridges

Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI FR Bedford Tl · Structure no. 016800950016600

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,225
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,293 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBedford Road
CrossesBaboosic Brook
Location0.7 MI FR Bedford Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.89336, -71.51434
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2023)
Projected traffic3,293 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 Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford 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 Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook?

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

Who owns Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.