US Bridges

Turkey Hill Road over Souhegan River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · At Nh DOT Urban Line · Structure no. 016800850011900

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,725
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Hill Road over Souhegan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Hill Road over Souhegan River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 8,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,913 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTurkey Hill Road
CrossesSouhegan River
LocationAt Nh DOT Urban Line
Coordinates42.85953, -71.52272
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,725 (2023)
Projected traffic12,913 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Turkey Hill Road over Souhegan River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Turkey Hill Road over Souhegan River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Hill Road over Souhegan River carry?

About 8,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Hill Road over Souhegan River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Hill Road over Souhegan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.