US Bridges

NH120 over Redwater Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.04 MI from Claremont Tl · Structure no. 005501260004300

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH120 over Redwater Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH120 over Redwater Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,404 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNH120
CrossesRedwater Brook
Location0.04 MI from Claremont Tl
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates43.42629, -72.32534
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,404 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 NH120 over Redwater Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH120 over Redwater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NH120 over Redwater Brook carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH120 over Redwater Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NH120 over Redwater Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.