US Bridges

Applebee Road over Branch River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 370 from Int of Nh 125 · Structure no. 017301020012000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,458
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Applebee Road over Branch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Applebee Road over Branch River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 2,458 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,637 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesApplebee Road
CrossesBranch River
Location370 from Int of Nh 125
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.48039, -70.99881
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,458 (2023)
Projected traffic3,637 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Applebee Road over Branch River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Applebee Road over Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Applebee Road over Branch River carry?

About 2,458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Applebee Road over Branch River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Applebee Road over Branch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.