US Bridges

Brackett Road over Berry Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .07 Mi. SW Jct. 1-A · Structure no. 022602350015300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brackett Road over Berry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brackett Road over Berry Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,476 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrackett Road
CrossesBerry Brook
Location.07 Mi. SW Jct. 1-A
RouteState Highway 0
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.04358, -70.73433
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2023)
Projected traffic2,476 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

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 Brackett Road over Berry Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brackett Road over Berry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brackett Road over Berry Brook carry?

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brackett Road over Berry Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brackett Road over Berry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.