US Bridges

Nh 27 over Bloody Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.6 MI W JCT Nh 27/NH101 · Structure no. 008200630010500

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 27 over Bloody Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 27 over Bloody Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,782 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,437 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesNh 27
CrossesBloody Brook
Location0.6 MI W JCT Nh 27/NH101
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates43.00411, -70.98113
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,782 (2023)
Projected traffic17,437 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 27 over Bloody Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 27 over Bloody 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 27 over Bloody Brook carry?

About 11,782 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Nh 27 over Bloody Brook?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 27 over Bloody Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.