US Bridges

US 3 Fee Tpk NB over Spit Brook Road

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI from Mass Sl. · Structure no. 017701460003700

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,106
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 3 Fee Tpk NB over Spit Brook Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 Fee Tpk NB over Spit Brook Road in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 46,106 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,236 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 3 Fee Tpk NB
CrossesSpit Brook Road
Location0.5 MI from Mass Sl.
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates42.70804, -71.45059
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,106 (2023)
Projected traffic68,236 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 3 Fee Tpk NB over Spit Brook Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 Fee Tpk NB over Spit Brook Road 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 US 3 Fee Tpk NB over Spit Brook Road carry?

About 46,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 3 Fee Tpk NB over Spit Brook Road?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 Fee Tpk NB over Spit Brook Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.