US Bridges

Deer Meadow Road over Deer Meadow Brook

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 1.90MI Concord Tl · Structure no. 026801400007000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Meadow Road over Deer Meadow Brook is a concrete slab carrying Deer Meadow Road over Deer Meadow Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 842 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDeer Meadow Road
CrossesDeer Meadow Brook
Location1.90MI Concord Tl
Coordinates43.27786, -71.68187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2023)
Projected traffic842 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deer Meadow Road over Deer Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Meadow Road over Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Meadow Road over Deer Meadow Brook carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Deer Meadow Road over Deer Meadow Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Meadow Road over Deer Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.