US Bridges

Olde Farms Road over Skinner Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.06MI. RTE 10 · Structure no. 010001070011300

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olde Farms Road over Skinner Brook is a concrete frame carrying Olde Farms Road over Skinner Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOlde Farms Road
CrossesSkinner Brook
Location0.06MI. RTE 10
Coordinates43.52128, -72.13988
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Olde Farms Road over Skinner Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olde Farms Road over Skinner 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 Olde Farms Road over Skinner Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Olde Farms Road over Skinner Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Olde Farms Road over Skinner Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.