US Bridges

Ridge Road over Salmon Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .5 MI W of E Dunstable RD · Structure no. 017701040003500

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,876
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Salmon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Road over Salmon Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,876 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,216 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location.5 MI W of E Dunstable RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.70671, -71.48926
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,876 (2023)
Projected traffic7,216 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Ridge Road over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Salmon Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Salmon Brook carry?

About 4,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ridge Road over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.