Podunk Road over Bear Brook

Fair Condition76 years old303 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyMerrimack
LocationBear Brook Reservation
CarriesPodunk Road
CrossesBear Brook
Coordinates43.14537, -71.35524

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Deck Area71.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic303 (2023)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000401610007900

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