US Bridges

Chichester Road over Bee Hole Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI S Chichester Tl · Structure no. 015500610004400

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,714
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chichester Road over Bee Hole Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Chichester Road over Bee Hole Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,714 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChichester Road
CrossesBee Hole Brook
Location0.4 MI S Chichester Tl
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.26513, -71.43966
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,714 (2023)
Projected traffic2,536 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chichester Road over Bee Hole Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chichester Road over Bee Hole 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 Chichester Road over Bee Hole Brook carry?

About 1,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chichester Road over Bee Hole Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Chichester Road over Bee Hole Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.