US Bridges

Middle Road over Mcdowell Reservoir

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .9 MI FR Peterboro Tl · Structure no. 011201090005400

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Mcdowell Reservoir is a concrete slab carrying Middle Road over Mcdowell Reservoir in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesMcdowell Reservoir
Location.9 MI FR Peterboro Tl
Coordinates42.94597, -71.98406
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2023)
Projected traffic722 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 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 Middle Road over Mcdowell Reservoir built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Road over Mcdowell Reservoir 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Mcdowell Reservoir carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Mcdowell Reservoir?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Mcdowell Reservoir?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.