US Bridges

Causeway over Joe English Pond

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.2 Miles from On-Orbit D · Structure no. AFNHRNGF00241

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Causeway over Joe English Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Causeway over Joe English Pond in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCauseway
CrossesJoe English Pond
Location0.2 Miles from On-Orbit D
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.93697, -71.63708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic15 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$38,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Causeway over Joe English Pond built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Causeway over Joe English 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Causeway over Joe English Pond carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Causeway over Joe English Pond?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Causeway over Joe English Pond?

It is owned by the Air Force.