Prescott Hill Road over Smith River
GoodGrafton County, New Hampshire · 0.09 Mi. RTE 4 · Structure no. 009901510007300
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 617
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prescott Hill Road over Smith River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prescott Hill Road over Smith River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prescott Hill Road over Smith River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prescott Hill Road over Smith 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Prescott Hill Road over Smith River carry?
About 617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prescott Hill Road over Smith River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Prescott Hill Road over Smith River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.