US Bridges

Nh 28 Bypass over Beaver Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 4.0 MI S Auburn Tl · Structure no. 006300750011100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,708
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 28 Bypass over Beaver Brook is a concrete frame carrying Nh 28 Bypass over Beaver Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 12,708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,807 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 28 Bypass
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location4.0 MI S Auburn Tl
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.89116, -71.31118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,708 (2023)
Projected traffic18,807 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Nh 28 Bypass over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 28 Bypass 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 Nh 28 Bypass over Beaver Brook carry?

About 12,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nh 28 Bypass over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 28 Bypass over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.