US Bridges

Bond Street over Nissitissit River

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 2.15 MI from Mass. Sl · Structure no. 003400880007400

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
959
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bond Street over Nissitissit River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bond Street over Nissitissit River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBond Street
CrossesNissitissit River
Location2.15 MI from Mass. Sl
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.73294, -71.66413
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2023)
Projected traffic1,419 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 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 Bond Street over Nissitissit River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bond Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bond Street over Nissitissit River carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bond Street over Nissitissit River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bond Street over Nissitissit River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.