US Bridges

NH128 over Beaver Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Windham Tl · Structure no. 020500670016000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,824
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH128 over Beaver Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH128 over Beaver Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 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 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 4,824 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,139 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNH128
CrossesBeaver Brook
LocationWindham Tl
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates42.78323, -71.35397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,824 (2023)
Projected traffic7,139 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 NH128 over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is NH128 over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NH128 over Beaver Brook carry?

About 4,824 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH128 over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NH128 over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.