US Bridges

Nute Road over Bellamy River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.4 Barrington Tl · Structure no. 015900560007200

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nute Road over Bellamy River is a concrete slab carrying Nute Road over Bellamy River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNute Road
CrossesBellamy River
Location0.4 Barrington Tl
Coordinates43.1878, -70.9778
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2023)
Projected traffic171 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 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 Nute Road over Bellamy River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nute Road over Bellamy River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nute Road over Bellamy River carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nute Road over Bellamy River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nute Road over Bellamy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.