US Bridges

Twin Bridge Road over Whichier Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 40 Ft FR Belmont Tl · Structure no. 019601730013400

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridge Road over Whichier Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Twin Bridge Road over Whichier Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTwin Bridge Road
CrossesWhichier Brook
Location40 Ft FR Belmont Tl
Coordinates43.43548, -71.51677
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Twin Bridge Road over Whichier Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Bridge Road over Whichier 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 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Bridge Road over Whichier Brook carry?

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

How long is Twin Bridge Road over Whichier Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Twin Bridge Road over Whichier Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.