US Bridges

Hall Road over Little Cohas Brook

Poor

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.73 MI FR Harvey RD · Structure no. 015400700013500

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,964
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Road over Little Cohas Brook is a concrete slab carrying Hall Road over Little Cohas Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,964 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,906 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHall Road
CrossesLittle Cohas Brook
Location0.73 MI FR Harvey RD
Coordinates42.90694, -71.40572
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,964 (2023)
Projected traffic2,906 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hall Road over Little Cohas Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Road over Little Cohas Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Road over Little Cohas Brook carry?

About 1,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hall Road over Little Cohas Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Road over Little Cohas Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.