US Bridges

Front Street over Black Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 2.2MI S Hooksett Tl · Structure no. 016100980006400

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,294
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over Black Brook is a concrete frame carrying Front Street over Black Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,755 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFront Street
CrossesBlack Brook
Location2.2MI S Hooksett Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01035, -71.47885
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,294 (2023)
Projected traffic13,755 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Front Street over Black Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Street over Black 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Front Street over Black Brook carry?

About 9,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over Black Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over Black Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.