US Bridges

New Searles Road over Salmon Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.2 MI W of E Dunstable · Structure no. 017701160005600

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,003
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Searles Road over Salmon Brook is a concrete frame carrying New Searles Road over Salmon Brook 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 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,964 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Searles Road
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location0.2 MI W of E Dunstable
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.72239, -71.47683
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (2023)
Projected traffic2,964 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 New Searles Road over Salmon Brook built?

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

What condition is New Searles 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 New Searles Road over Salmon Brook carry?

About 2,003 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Searles Road over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns New Searles Road over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.