US Bridges

NH130 over Village Brook

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .5 MI JCT Rt 13 · Structure no. 003400910007600

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,273
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH130 over Village Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH130 over Village Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,273 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNH130
CrossesVillage Brook
Location.5 MI JCT Rt 13
RouteState Highway 130
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.73343, -71.66101
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,273 (2023)
Projected traffic6,324 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 NH130 over Village Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH130 over Village Brook 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 NH130 over Village Brook carry?

About 4,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH130 over Village Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NH130 over Village Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.