US Bridges

Brookview Drive over Beaver Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · Hooksett · Structure no. 012801340003400

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookview Drive over Beaver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Brookview Drive over Beaver Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBrookview Drive
CrossesBeaver Brook
LocationHooksett
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01553, -71.40501
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2023)
Projected traffic845 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Brookview Drive over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookview Drive over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brookview Drive over Beaver Brook carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookview Drive over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brookview Drive over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.