US Bridges

Ladieu Road over Bloods Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 55 Ft FR Houser LN · Structure no. 021301310015200

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ladieu Road over Bloods Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Ladieu Road over Bloods Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 105 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLadieu Road
CrossesBloods Brook
Location55 Ft FR Houser LN
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.57391, -72.29008
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Ladieu Road over Bloods Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ladieu Road over Bloods Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ladieu Road over Bloods Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ladieu Road over Bloods Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ladieu Road over Bloods Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.