US Bridges

Old Deerfield Road over Brook

PoorPosted for load

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 185 Ft from Nh RTE 43 · Structure no. 003701510012300

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Deerfield Road over Brook is a masonry slab carrying Old Deerfield Road over Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Deerfield Road
CrossesBrook
Location185 Ft from Nh RTE 43
Coordinates43.07404, -71.27869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic370 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 Old Deerfield Road over Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Deerfield Road over Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Deerfield Road over Brook carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Deerfield Road over Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Deerfield Road over Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.