US Bridges

Gregg Mill Road over S Br Piscataquog River

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 164 Ft FR River Road · Structure no. 017901320013800

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregg Mill Road over S Br Piscataquog River is a concrete tee beam carrying Gregg Mill Road over S Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGregg Mill Road
CrossesS Br Piscataquog River
Location164 Ft FR River Road
Coordinates43.00134, -71.66214
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic917 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gregg Mill Road over S Br Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gregg Mill Road 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 July 2023.

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

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gregg Mill Road over S Br Piscataquog River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Gregg Mill Road over S Br Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.