US Bridges

Ayers Pond Road over Woodward Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI FR East Wash. RD · Structure no. 026501860012600

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ayers Pond Road over Woodward Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Ayers Pond Road over Woodward Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 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 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAyers Pond Road
CrossesWoodward Brook
Location0.7 MI FR East Wash. RD
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.20102, -72.03012
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 Ayers Pond Road over Woodward Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ayers Pond Road over Woodward 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 Ayers Pond Road over Woodward Brook carry?

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

How long is Ayers Pond Road over Woodward Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ayers Pond Road over Woodward Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.