US Bridges

Nh 13 over Nissitissit River

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .9 MI from Mass. S.L. · Structure no. 003400830007600

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 13 over Nissitissit River is a concrete culvert carrying Nh 13 over Nissitissit River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,547 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,209 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 13
CrossesNissitissit River
Location.9 MI from Mass. S.L.
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.73505, -71.66984
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,547 (2023)
Projected traffic8,209 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nh 13 over Nissitissit River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 13 over Nissitissit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 13 over Nissitissit River carry?

About 5,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 13 over Nissitissit River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Nh 13 over Nissitissit River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.