US Bridges

West Meadow Road over Hoyt Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.7 MI from Washington T · Structure no. 002800990012000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Meadow Road over Hoyt Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Meadow Road over Hoyt Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 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, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Meadow Road
CrossesHoyt Brook
Location2.7 MI from Washington T
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.24688, -71.99497
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 West Meadow Road over Hoyt Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Meadow Road over Hoyt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Meadow Road over Hoyt Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is West Meadow Road over Hoyt Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Meadow Road over Hoyt Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.