US Bridges

Bradley Lake Road over Bradley Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.3 MI FR Nh RTE 4 · Structure no. 000800970007200

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Lake Road over Bradley Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Bradley Lake Road over Bradley Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBradley Lake Road
CrossesBradley Brook
Location2.3 MI FR Nh RTE 4
Coordinates43.41704, -71.82306
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
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 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 Bradley Lake Road over Bradley Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Bradley Lake Road over Bradley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bradley Lake Road over Bradley Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Lake Road over Bradley Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Lake Road over Bradley Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.