US Bridges

Wieczorek DR over Little Cohas Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.5 from Mht · Structure no. 015400280014200

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,168
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wieczorek DR over Little Cohas Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wieczorek DR over Little Cohas 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 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 8,168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,088 by 2043. The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWieczorek DR
CrossesLittle Cohas Brook
Location0.5 from Mht
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.92001, -71.44347
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length440 ft (134 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,168 (2023)
Projected traffic12,088 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wieczorek DR over Little Cohas Brook built?

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

What condition is Wieczorek DR over Little Cohas 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wieczorek DR over Little Cohas Brook carry?

About 8,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wieczorek DR over Little Cohas Brook?

The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Wieczorek DR over Little Cohas Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.