US Bridges

Daniels Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI from Nh RTE 12A · Structure no. 021300760009500

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniels Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daniels Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDaniels Road
CrossesBlow-Me-Down Brook
Location0.4 MI from Nh RTE 12A
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.53536, -72.34733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2023)
Projected traffic433 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Daniels Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daniels Road over Blow-Me-Down 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 Daniels Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Daniels Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Daniels Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.