US Bridges

NH123 over Town Line Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .05 Mi. NW Sharon Tl · Structure no. 020801000003600

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,802
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH123 over Town Line Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH123 over Town Line Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 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 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,666 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNH123
CrossesTown Line Brook
Location.05 Mi. NW Sharon Tl
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates42.84181, -71.93214
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,802 (2023)
Projected traffic2,666 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

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 NH123 over Town Line Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is NH123 over Town Line Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NH123 over Town Line Brook carry?

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH123 over Town Line Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NH123 over Town Line Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.