US Bridges

Allds Street over Salmon Brook

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .2 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 017701370009500

Built
1892
133 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,118
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allds Street over Salmon Brook is a masonry culvert carrying Allds Street over Salmon Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1892, so it is 133 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 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 9,118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,494 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAllds Street
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location.2 MI E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.74966, -71.45709
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,118 (2023)
Projected traffic13,494 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allds Street over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allds Street over Salmon Brook 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 Allds Street over Salmon Brook carry?

About 9,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Allds Street over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Allds Street over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.