FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOUNSELL AVENUE

Carrying HOUNSELL AVENUE over JEWETT BROOK

0.1 MI SOUTH NH11A, Belknap, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOUNSELL AVENUE

The HOUNSELL AVENUE bridge in Belknap, New Hampshire carries HOUNSELL AVENUE over JEWETT BROOK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 480 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HOUNSELL AVENUE compares

▲ 2.6
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of New Hampshire bridges
112
Bridges in Belknap · 5 in Poor condition
HOUNSELL AVENUE 40.8 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
480 vehicles/day
Structure Number
009101630004800

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOUNSELL AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HOUNSELL AVENUE against other structures in Belknap and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HOUNSELL AVENUE?

HOUNSELL AVENUE in Belknap, New Hampshire on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOUNSELL AVENUE inspected?

HOUNSELL AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 480 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOUNSELL AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HOUNSELL AVENUE?

HOUNSELL AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOUNSELL AVENUE?

HOUNSELL AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HOUNSELL AVENUE and does age affect safety?

HOUNSELL AVENUE was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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