US Bridges

Castle Hill Road over Beaver Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Windham Tl · Structure no. 020500720014500

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Hill Road over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Castle Hill Road over Beaver Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCastle Hill Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
LocationWindham Tl
Coordinates42.77431, -71.35008
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2023)
Projected traffic412 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Castle Hill Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle Hill Road 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 September 2024.

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

About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Castle Hill Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Hill Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.