Tilton Bridge Road over Salmon Brook
GoodBelknap County, New Hampshire · 0.21 Mi. Rte. 127 · Structure no. 023101310009800
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tilton Bridge Road over Salmon Brook is a concrete slab carrying Tilton Bridge Road over Salmon Brook in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tilton Bridge Road over Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Tilton Bridge Road over Salmon 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Tilton Bridge Road over Salmon Brook carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Tilton Bridge Road over Salmon Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Tilton Bridge Road over Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.