Hooksett Turnpike over Bela Brook
GoodMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.18 MI FR Bow Tl · Structure no. 005202000001500
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 727
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hooksett Turnpike over Bela Brook is a concrete slab carrying Hooksett Turnpike over Bela Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 727 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hooksett Turnpike over Bela Brook built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hooksett Turnpike over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Hooksett Turnpike over Bela Brook carry?
About 727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hooksett Turnpike over Bela Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hooksett Turnpike over Bela Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.