Hill Road over Perry Stream
PoorCoos County, New Hampshire · 0.2 MI from US RTE 3 · Structure no. 021001340005700
- Built
- 1860
- 165 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill Road over Perry Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Road over Perry Stream in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 165 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hill Road over Perry Stream built?
It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Hill Road over Perry Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Hill Road over Perry Stream carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hill Road over Perry Stream?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Hill Road over Perry Stream?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.