US Bridges

Cilleyville Road over Blackwater River

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.6 MI Nh 11 · Structure no. 000800530009200

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cilleyville Road over Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cilleyville Road over Blackwater River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 91 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCilleyville Road
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.6 MI Nh 11
Coordinates43.4303, -71.86599
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Cilleyville Road over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cilleyville Road over Blackwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cilleyville Road over Blackwater River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cilleyville Road over Blackwater River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cilleyville Road over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.