US Bridges

Church Road over Chase Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.19 MI FR West Unity in · Structure no. 026000740006600

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Chase Brook is a concrete frame carrying Church Road over Chase Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesChase Brook
Location0.19 MI FR West Unity in
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.28896, -72.32005
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Church Road over Chase Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Chase 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Church Road over Chase Brook carry?

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

How long is Church Road over Chase Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Chase Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.