Leavitt Hill Road over Blow-Me-Down-Brook
PoorSullivan County, New Hampshire · 1.4 MI FR Corbin Park · Structure no. 005501750014300
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leavitt Hill Road over Blow-Me-Down-Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leavitt Hill Road over Blow-Me-Down-Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Leavitt Hill Road over Blow-Me-Down-Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Leavitt Hill Road over Blow-Me-Down-Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Leavitt Hill Road over Blow-Me-Down-Brook carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Leavitt Hill Road over Blow-Me-Down-Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Leavitt Hill Road over Blow-Me-Down-Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.