US Bridges

Goose Hole Road over Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.36 Mi. Springfield Tl · Structure no. 018800600011300

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Hole Road over Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Goose Hole Road over Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Hole Road
CrossesBrook
Location0.36 Mi. Springfield Tl
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.42961, -72.04544
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Goose Hole Road over Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Goose Hole Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Goose Hole Road over Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Goose Hole Road over Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Hole Road over Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.