US Bridges

Abijah Bridge Road over Lake Horace

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI from Deering Tl · Structure no. 026700380012400

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abijah Bridge Road over Lake Horace is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abijah Bridge Road over Lake Horace in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAbijah Bridge Road
CrossesLake Horace
Location0.5 MI from Deering Tl
Coordinates43.08361, -71.78764
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Abijah Bridge Road over Lake Horace built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abijah Bridge Road over Lake Horace 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Abijah Bridge Road over Lake Horace carry?

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

How long is Abijah Bridge Road over Lake Horace?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Abijah Bridge Road over Lake Horace?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.