US Bridges

Tannery Hill Road over Ferguson Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI from Middle Road · Structure no. 011201250004900

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tannery Hill Road over Ferguson Brook is a concrete slab carrying Tannery Hill Road over Ferguson Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTannery Hill Road
CrossesFerguson Brook
Location0.5 MI from Middle Road
Coordinates42.93971, -71.96605
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2023)
Projected traffic334 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tannery Hill Road over Ferguson Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tannery Hill Road over Ferguson Brook 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 Tannery Hill Road over Ferguson Brook carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tannery Hill Road over Ferguson Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tannery Hill Road over Ferguson Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.