US Bridges

Paradise Road over Wendell Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 170 Ft. Sunapee Tl · Structure no. 019201850011500

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,792
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Road over Wendell Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise Road over Wendell Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Road
CrossesWendell Brook
Location170 Ft. Sunapee Tl
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.37056, -72.12682
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,792 (2023)
Projected traffic2,652 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 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 Paradise Road over Wendell Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Road over Wendell 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Road over Wendell Brook carry?

About 1,792 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Road over Wendell Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Paradise Road over Wendell Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.