US Bridges

Nh 13 over Souhegan River

Poor

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI from Maple ST · Structure no. 017201230013300

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,799
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 13 over Souhegan River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Nh 13 over Souhegan River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,942 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNh 13
CrossesSouhegan River
Location0.1 MI from Maple ST
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.83651, -71.64953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,799 (2023)
Projected traffic18,942 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nh 13 over Souhegan River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 13 over Souhegan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 13 over Souhegan River carry?

About 12,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nh 13 over Souhegan River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 13 over Souhegan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.