US Bridges

Tinker Road over Fee Tpk

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.9 MI S Merrimack T/L · Structure no. 017700960015300

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,502
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tinker Road over Fee Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tinker Road over Fee Tpk in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,502 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,182 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTinker Road
CrossesFee Tpk
Location0.9 MI S Merrimack T/L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.79112, -71.49607
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,502 (2023)
Projected traffic5,182 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Tinker Road over Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tinker Road over Fee Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tinker Road over Fee Tpk carry?

About 3,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tinker Road over Fee Tpk?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tinker Road over Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.