US Bridges

East Derry Road over Beaver Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.02 MI E JCT Byp 28 · Structure no. 006300760011300

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,613
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Derry Road over Beaver Brook is a concrete slab carrying East Derry Road over Beaver Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,707 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Derry Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.02 MI E JCT Byp 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.89215, -71.31123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,613 (2023)
Projected traffic15,707 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 East Derry Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Derry 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 East Derry Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 10,613 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Derry Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Derry Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.