US Bridges

Pine Hill Road over US 3 Fee Tpk

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .2 MI from Nh 130 · Structure no. 017701010012700

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,836
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pine Hill Road over US 3 Fee Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill Road over US 3 Fee Tpk in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,836 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,117 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Hill Road
CrossesUS 3 Fee Tpk
Location.2 MI from Nh 130
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.77269, -71.49313
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,836 (2023)
Projected traffic10,117 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pine Hill Road over US 3 Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill Road over US 3 Fee Tpk 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 Pine Hill Road over US 3 Fee Tpk carry?

About 6,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill Road over US 3 Fee Tpk?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill Road over US 3 Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.