BOG ROAD
Carrying BOG ROAD over CONNECTICUT RIVER
0.02 MILE EAST OF VT. S L, Coos, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOG ROAD
The BOG ROAD bridge in Coos, New Hampshire carries BOG ROAD over CONNECTICUT RIVER. It was built in 1893, making it 133 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 59.4 meters (195 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOG ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1893
- Last Reconstructed
- 2005
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 59.4 m (195 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 024400980006400
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
BOG ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BOG ROAD against other structures in Coos 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 BOG ROAD?
BOG ROAD in Coos, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOG ROAD inspected?
BOG ROAD'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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOG ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BOG ROAD?
BOG ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOG ROAD?
BOG ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BOG ROAD and does age affect safety?
BOG ROAD was built in 1893, making it 133 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.
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.
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