Bean Road Bridge in Merrimack Now Closed

The Bean Road Bridge, which runs across the Baboosic Brook in Merrimack, has been closed, according to town officials.

Recently, a structural inspection of the bridge was conducted and found that the bridge must be closed due to “continued structural deficiencies.”

At this time last year, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation found corrosion under the travel way of the metal plate arch of the bridge and issued a 10-ton limit for the bridge.

“The replacement bridge is currently under design and is expected to begin construction this winter,” according to a statement from Becky Thompson, the executive secretary for the town of Merrimack. “It is anticipated that the new bridge will be completed in November 2016.”