US Bridges

Parker Road over Piscataquog River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · New Boston Tl · Structure no. 009500510011400

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,366
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Road over Piscataquog River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parker Road over Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,366 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesParker Road
CrossesPiscataquog River
LocationNew Boston Tl
Coordinates43.02307, -71.6317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,366 (2023)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Parker Road over Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Parker Road over Piscataquog River carry?

About 1,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parker Road over Piscataquog River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Road over Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.