US Bridges

Bean Road over Bloods Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 45 Ft from Nh RTE 120 · Structure no. 021301720010700

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Road over Bloods Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bean Road over Bloods Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBean Road
CrossesBloods Brook
Location45 Ft from Nh RTE 120
Coordinates43.54384, -72.25249
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2023)
Projected traffic711 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bean Road over Bloods Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bean Road over Bloods 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 Bean Road over Bloods Brook carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bean Road over Bloods Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Road over Bloods Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.