Nh 13 over West Branch Bela Brook
GoodMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI from Dunbarton Tl · Structure no. 002700520014000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,414
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 13 over West Branch Bela Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 13 over West Branch Bela Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 85 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 7,414 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,972 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nh 13 over West Branch Bela Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Nh 13 over West Branch Bela 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nh 13 over West Branch Bela Brook carry?
About 7,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nh 13 over West Branch Bela Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 13 over West Branch Bela Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.