US Bridges

Water Street over Factory Access Road

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.13 MI FR Main ST · Structure no. 017701260011200

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,082
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Factory Access Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Factory Access Road in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 5,082 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,521 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Street
CrossesFactory Access Road
Location0.13 MI FR Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.76133, -71.46791
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,082 (2023)
Projected traffic7,521 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Water Street over Factory Access Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Water Street over Factory Access Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Factory Access Road carry?

About 5,082 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Factory Access Road?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Factory Access Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.