US Bridges

NH130 Broad Street over US 3 Fee Tpk

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .2 MI from Coliseum Ave · Structure no. 017700970012100

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,909
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NH130 Broad Street over US 3 Fee Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH130 Broad Street over US 3 Fee Tpk in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 26,909 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,825 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesNH130 Broad Street
CrossesUS 3 Fee Tpk
Location.2 MI from Coliseum Ave
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates42.76895, -71.49355
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,909 (2023)
Projected traffic39,825 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 NH130 Broad Street over US 3 Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH130 Broad Street over US 3 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 NH130 Broad Street over US 3 Fee Tpk carry?

About 26,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH130 Broad Street over US 3 Fee Tpk?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns NH130 Broad Street over US 3 Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.