US Bridges

Russell Station RD over Rand Brook

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.67MI. New Boston Tl · Structure no. 008601140006200

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Station RD over Rand Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Station RD over Rand Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Station RD
CrossesRand Brook
Location0.67MI. New Boston Tl
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.95913, -71.79563
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 Russell Station RD over Rand Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Russell Station RD over Rand 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Station RD over Rand Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Russell Station RD over Rand Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Station RD over Rand Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.