US Bridges

Antrim Road over Mill Tail Race

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.15 MI FR Contoocook Va · Structure no. 002100910009400

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,233
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antrim Road over Mill Tail Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Antrim Road over Mill Tail Race in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAntrim Road
CrossesMill Tail Race
Location0.15 MI FR Contoocook Va
Coordinates43.0066, -71.92994
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,233 (2023)
Projected traffic3,304 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 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 Antrim Road over Mill Tail Race built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antrim Road over Mill Tail Race 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Antrim Road over Mill Tail Race carry?

About 2,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Antrim Road over Mill Tail Race?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Antrim Road over Mill Tail Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.