US Bridges

Tirrell Hill Road over Black Brook

Poor

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.9MI FR Goffstwn Back RD · Structure no. 009501620014100

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,387
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tirrell Hill Road over Black Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tirrell Hill Road over Black Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,052 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTirrell Hill Road
CrossesBlack Brook
Location1.9MI FR Goffstwn Back RD
Coordinates43.04272, -71.52389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,387 (2023)
Projected traffic2,052 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tirrell Hill Road over Black Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tirrell Hill Road over Black Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Tirrell Hill Road over Black Brook carry?

About 1,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tirrell Hill Road over Black Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tirrell Hill Road over Black Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.