River Road over Piscataquog River
PoorPosted for loadHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI from Nh 77 · Structure no. 026701100015000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,866
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Piscataquog River is a steel other carrying River Road over Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,761 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Piscataquog River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is River Road over Piscataquog River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Piscataquog River carry?
About 1,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Piscataquog River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Piscataquog River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.