US Bridges

Russell Hill Road over Blood Brook

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Adjacent to 101 · Structure no. 027700930010300

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Hill Road over Blood Brook is a wood or timber tee beam carrying Russell Hill Road over Blood Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRussell Hill Road
CrossesBlood Brook
LocationAdjacent to 101
Coordinates42.82813, -71.77627
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2023)
Projected traffic864 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Russell Hill Road over Blood Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Hill Road over Blood 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 Russell Hill Road over Blood Brook carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Russell Hill Road over Blood Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Hill Road over Blood Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.