US Bridges

Clarkville Road over S Br Piscataquog River

FairPosted for load

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Town RD · Structure no. 008601230007300

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarkville Road over S Br Piscataquog River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarkville Road over S Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClarkville Road
CrossesS Br Piscataquog River
LocationTown RD
Coordinates42.96749, -71.78764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic25 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 Clarkville Road over S Br Piscataquog River built?

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

What condition is Clarkville Road over S Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Clarkville Road over S Br Piscataquog River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clarkville Road over S Br Piscataquog River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Clarkville Road over S Br Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.