North Road over Meadow Brook
FairPosted for loadMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.46MI NH103 · Structure no. 026301230010200
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Road over Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Road over Meadow Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 86 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Road over Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is North Road over Meadow Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does North Road over Meadow Brook carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is North Road over Meadow Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns North Road over Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.