US Bridges

Burton Highway over Mill Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Town RD · Structure no. 027700760014400

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Highway over Mill Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burton Highway over Mill Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBurton Highway
CrossesMill Brook
LocationTown RD
Coordinates42.85527, -71.79155
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic364 by 2043
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 Burton Highway over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton Highway over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Burton Highway over Mill Brook carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Burton Highway over Mill Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Burton Highway over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.