US Bridges

Bedford Road over Fee Tpk

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.8 MI Bedford T.L. · Structure no. 016801330015600

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,063
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bedford Road over Fee Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedford Road over Fee Tpk in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,063 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,373 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBedford Road
CrossesFee Tpk
Location1.8 MI Bedford T.L.
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.88658, -71.47818
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,063 (2023)
Projected traffic16,373 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Bedford Road over Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford Road over Fee Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford Road over Fee Tpk carry?

About 11,063 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Road over Fee Tpk?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Road over Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.