US Bridges

Beaver Brook Road over Beaver Brook

Poor

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.4 Mi. Amherst Tl · Structure no. 017501420008900

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Brook Road over Beaver Brook is a concrete slab carrying Beaver Brook Road over Beaver Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 629 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeaver Brook Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.4 Mi. Amherst Tl
Coordinates42.89026, -71.64126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2023)
Projected traffic930 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 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 Beaver Brook Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Brook Road over Beaver Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Brook Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Brook Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Brook Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.