US Bridges

Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.7 MI FR Bedford Tl · Structure no. 016801130015900

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,218
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,218 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,682 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBedford Road
CrossesBaboosic Brook
Location1.7 MI FR Bedford Tl
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.88963, -71.49676
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,218 (2023)
Projected traffic10,682 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 2020, making it 5 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 7,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Road over Baboosic Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.