US Bridges

Village Road over Cascade Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.43MI NH11 · Structure no. 027501960011500

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Road over Cascade Brook is a concrete frame carrying Village Road over Cascade 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 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVillage Road
CrossesCascade Brook
Location0.43MI NH11
Coordinates43.41747, -71.89792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic486 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 Village Road over Cascade Brook built?

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

What condition is Village Road over Cascade 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 2024.

How much traffic does Village Road over Cascade Brook carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Village Road over Cascade Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Village Road over Cascade Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.