US Bridges

Mill Hill Road over Dan Hole River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 146 Ft FR Dana Merrow RD · Structure no. 020401470023500

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Hill Road over Dan Hole River is a concrete slab carrying Mill Hill Road over Dan Hole River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 85 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Hill Road
CrossesDan Hole River
Location146 Ft FR Dana Merrow RD
Coordinates43.75412, -71.16953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Hill Road over Dan Hole River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Mill Hill Road over Dan Hole River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Hill Road over Dan Hole River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Hill Road over Dan Hole River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Hill Road over Dan Hole River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.