Forbes Mtn Road over Wild Meadow Brook
FairMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.2 MI FR North RD · Structure no. 005801030010000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forbes Mtn Road over Wild Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forbes Mtn Road over Wild Meadow Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Forbes Mtn Road over Wild Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Forbes Mtn Road over Wild Meadow Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Forbes Mtn Road over Wild Meadow Brook carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Forbes Mtn Road over Wild Meadow Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forbes Mtn Road over Wild Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.