US Bridges

Nh 13 over S Br Piscataquog River

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI S of JCT RTE 136 · Structure no. 017901030010300

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 13 over S Br Piscataquog River is a concrete frame carrying Nh 13 over S Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 78 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 4,887 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,232 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNh 13
CrossesS Br Piscataquog River
Location0.8 MI S of JCT RTE 136
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.97621, -71.69215
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,887 (2023)
Projected traffic7,232 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nh 13 over S Br Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Nh 13 over S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 13 over S Br Piscataquog River carry?

About 4,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 13 over S Br Piscataquog River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 13 over S Br Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.