US Bridges

Mill Village Road over Mill Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.03 MI FR Stage Road · Structure no. 005500740009300

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Village Road over Mill Brook is a steel culvert carrying Mill Village Road over Mill Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Village Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.03 MI FR Stage Road
Coordinates43.46318, -72.37344
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2023)
Projected traffic186 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill Village Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Village Road over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Village Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Village Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Mill Village Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.