US Bridges

Village Road over Andrew Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 300FT. Rte. 103 · Structure no. 018001200007800

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
458
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Road over Andrew Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Village Road over Andrew Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 458 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Road
CrossesAndrew Brook
Location300FT. Rte. 103
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.30155, -72.00656
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2023)
Projected traffic677 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Village Road over Andrew Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Road over Andrew 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 2024.

How much traffic does Village Road over Andrew Brook carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Village Road over Andrew Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Village Road over Andrew Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.