US Bridges

North River Road over Souhegan River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 300 Ft. JCT 101 · Structure no. 017200670014000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,497
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North River Road over Souhegan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North River Road over Souhegan River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,497 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,615 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNorth River Road
CrossesSouhegan River
Location300 Ft. JCT 101
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.84305, -71.70363
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,497 (2023)
Projected traffic9,615 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North River Road over Souhegan River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is North River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North River Road over Souhegan River carry?

About 6,497 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North River Road over Souhegan River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns North River Road over Souhegan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.