Temple Road over Blood Brook
PoorPosted for loadHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.02 MI SW JCT NH101 · Structure no. 027700630010500
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,167
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Temple Road over Blood Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Temple Road over Blood Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Temple Road over Blood Brook built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is Temple Road over Blood Brook 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Temple Road over Blood Brook carry?
About 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Temple Road over Blood Brook?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Temple Road over Blood Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.