Shop Road over Needle Shop Brook
PoorClosed to trafficMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI N New Chester RD · Structure no. 012301710010500
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shop Road over Needle Shop Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shop Road over Needle Shop Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shop Road over Needle Shop Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shop Road over Needle Shop Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Shop Road over Needle Shop Brook carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shop Road over Needle Shop Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Shop Road over Needle Shop Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.