Cate Street over Hodgson Brook
PoorPosted for loadRockingham County, New Hampshire · .2 West of Bartlett St. · Structure no. 021701980010700
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,096
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cate Street over Hodgson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cate Street over Hodgson Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,622 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cate Street over Hodgson Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cate Street over Hodgson 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cate Street over Hodgson Brook carry?
About 1,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cate Street over Hodgson Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cate Street over Hodgson Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.