Squag City Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook
FairPosted for loadSullivan County, New Hampshire · 80 Ft FR Plainfield Tl · Structure no. 005500710016800
- Built
- 1877
- 148 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squag City Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Squag City Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1877 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 148 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Squag City Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook built?
It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Squag City Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Squag City Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Squag City Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Squag City Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.