US Bridges

Tucker Mill Road over Mid Br Piscataquog River

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.0 MI FR Weare Tl · Structure no. 017900870015000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Mill Road over Mid Br Piscataquog River is a steel culvert carrying Tucker Mill Road over Mid Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Mill Road
CrossesMid Br Piscataquog River
Location1.0 MI FR Weare Tl
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.0079, -71.70847
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Tucker Mill Road over Mid Br Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Mill Road over Mid Br Piscataquog River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker Mill Road over Mid Br Piscataquog River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Mill Road over Mid Br Piscataquog River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Tucker Mill Road over Mid Br Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.