US Bridges

Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.72MI. RTE 47 · Structure no. 008601250007700

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Nh Tpk
CrossesS Br Piscataquog River
Location1.72MI. RTE 47
Coordinates42.97117, -71.78679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2023)
Projected traffic1,727 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.