US Bridges

Peaslee Road over Piscataquog River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.12 MI from River Road · Structure no. 026701250014100

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaslee Road over Piscataquog River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peaslee Road over Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2004. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPeaslee Road
CrossesPiscataquog River
Location0.12 MI from River Road
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.10832, -71.70934
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1984)
Projected traffic74 by 2004
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Peaslee Road over Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peaslee Road over Piscataquog River 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 Peaslee Road over Piscataquog River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Peaslee Road over Piscataquog River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Peaslee Road over Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.