US Bridges

Bartlett Hill Road over Piscataquog River

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 2.0MI Weare Tl · Structure no. 006101470005700

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Hill Road over Piscataquog River is a wood or timber slab carrying Bartlett Hill Road over Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBartlett Hill Road
CrossesPiscataquog River
Location2.0MI Weare Tl
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.05854, -71.79802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bartlett Hill Road over Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Bartlett Hill Road over Piscataquog 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 Bartlett Hill Road over Piscataquog River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bartlett Hill Road over Piscataquog River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Hill Road over Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.