Old Bridge Street over Beaver Brook
FairPosted for loadHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI FR Nh RTE 38 · Structure no. 020501090008100
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,622
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bridge Street over Beaver Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Old Bridge Street over Beaver Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 105 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,622 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bridge Street over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Old Bridge Street over Beaver Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Bridge Street over Beaver Brook carry?
About 6,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Bridge Street over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bridge Street over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.