US Bridges

Whitten Road over Tucker Brook

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1/4 Mile S of Savage RD · Structure no. 017200690011800

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitten Road over Tucker Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Whitten Road over Tucker Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitten Road
CrossesTucker Brook
Location1/4 Mile S of Savage RD
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.82914, -71.7024
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2023)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Whitten Road over Tucker Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitten Road over Tucker Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Whitten Road over Tucker Brook carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whitten Road over Tucker Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Whitten Road over Tucker Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.