US Bridges

US202 over Outlet Pratt Pond

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI Jaffrey Tl · Structure no. 020800490003900

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,682
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 over Outlet Pratt Pond is a concrete culvert carrying US202 over Outlet Pratt Pond in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 7,682 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,369 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202
CrossesOutlet Pratt Pond
Location0.4 MI Jaffrey Tl
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.83754, -71.98043
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,682 (2023)
Projected traffic11,369 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US202 over Outlet Pratt Pond built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 over Outlet Pratt Pond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US202 over Outlet Pratt Pond carry?

About 7,682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US202 over Outlet Pratt Pond?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns US202 over Outlet Pratt Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.