US Bridges

Stage Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI from JCT 12A · Structure no. 021300830009800

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook is a concrete frame carrying Stage Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesStage Road
CrossesBlow-Me-Down Brook
Location0.7 MI from JCT 12A
RouteState Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.53723, -72.33959
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2023)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Stage Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stage Road over Blow-Me-Down Brook carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.