US Bridges

Drew Road over Drew Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.8 M Hampstead T/L · Structure no. 006301670010100

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
541
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drew Road over Drew Brook is a concrete frame carrying Drew Road over Drew Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDrew Road
CrossesDrew Brook
Location0.8 M Hampstead T/L
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88416, -71.2209
Functional classUrban 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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Drew Road over Drew Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drew Road over Drew 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 Drew Road over Drew Brook carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drew Road over Drew Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Drew Road over Drew Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.