US Bridges

Antrim Road over Monadnock Mill Canal

Poor

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.39 MI FR Contoocook Va · Structure no. 002100950009300

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,233
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antrim Road over Monadnock Mill Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Antrim Road over Monadnock Mill Canal in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAntrim Road
CrossesMonadnock Mill Canal
Location0.39 MI FR Contoocook Va
Coordinates43.00615, -71.92663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Antrim Road over Monadnock Mill Canal built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antrim Road over Monadnock Mill Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Antrim Road over Monadnock Mill Canal carry?

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

How long is Antrim Road over Monadnock Mill Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Antrim Road over Monadnock Mill Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.