Chesley Hill Road over Axe Handle Brook
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · City ST · Structure no. 022201520008600
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 579
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chesley Hill Road over Axe Handle Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Chesley Hill Road over Axe Handle Brook in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chesley Hill Road over Axe Handle Brook built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chesley Hill Road over Axe Handle 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Chesley Hill Road over Axe Handle Brook carry?
About 579 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Chesley Hill Road over Axe Handle Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m).
Who owns Chesley Hill Road over Axe Handle Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.