US Bridges

Murdough Hill Road over Nh 9

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 1.6 MI East Sullivan Tl · Structure no. 017800700010700

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murdough Hill Road over Nh 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murdough Hill Road over Nh 9 in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesMurdough Hill Road
CrossesNh 9
Location1.6 MI East Sullivan Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00556, -72.1489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic266 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Murdough Hill Road over Nh 9 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murdough Hill Road over Nh 9 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Murdough Hill Road over Nh 9 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Murdough Hill Road over Nh 9?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Murdough Hill Road over Nh 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.