US Bridges

Fordway Road over Beaver Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.4MI. NH102 · Structure no. 006300560008400

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,046
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordway Road over Beaver Brook is a concrete slab carrying Fordway Road over Beaver Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,046 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,468 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFordway Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.4MI. NH102
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.87269, -71.32945
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,046 (2023)
Projected traffic7,468 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 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 Fordway Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fordway Road over Beaver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fordway Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 5,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fordway Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fordway Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.