US Bridges

Bohannon Bridge RD over Nissitissit River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.99 MI from Mass. Sl · Structure no. 003401050005500

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bohannon Bridge RD over Nissitissit River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bohannon Bridge RD over Nissitissit River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBohannon Bridge RD
CrossesNissitissit River
Location0.99 MI from Mass. Sl
Coordinates42.71688, -71.65048
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2023)
Projected traffic775 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bohannon Bridge RD over Nissitissit River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Bohannon Bridge RD over Nissitissit River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bohannon Bridge RD over Nissitissit River carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bohannon Bridge RD over Nissitissit River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bohannon Bridge RD over Nissitissit River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.