US Bridges

Bible Hill Road over Nh 9 Ramp a

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Nh 9 under Bible Hill Ro · Structure no. 012201160005000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bible Hill Road over Nh 9 Ramp a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bible Hill Road over Nh 9 Ramp a 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBible Hill Road
CrossesNh 9 Ramp a
LocationNh 9 under Bible Hill Ro
Coordinates43.11626, -71.92111
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bible Hill Road over Nh 9 Ramp a built?

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

What condition is Bible Hill Road over Nh 9 Ramp a 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bible Hill Road over Nh 9 Ramp a carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bible Hill Road over Nh 9 Ramp a?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bible Hill Road over Nh 9 Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.