US Bridges

Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.44MI. Lyndeboro Tl · Structure no. 008601420006000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Nh Tpk
CrossesS Br Piscataquog River
Location0.44MI. Lyndeboro Tl
Coordinates42.96074, -71.76742
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 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 Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Nh Tpk 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 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Second Nh Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.