US Bridges

Lyndeborough Road over S Br Piscataquog River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI FR Cochoran Hill · Structure no. 017900840007700

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyndeborough Road over S Br Piscataquog River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyndeborough Road over S Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLyndeborough Road
CrossesS Br Piscataquog River
Location0.8 MI FR Cochoran Hill
Coordinates42.95747, -71.70828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic651 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lyndeborough Road over S Br Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Lyndeborough Road over S Br Piscataquog River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lyndeborough Road over S Br Piscataquog River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lyndeborough Road over S Br Piscataquog River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lyndeborough Road over S Br Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.