Bunker Hill Road over Needle Shop Brook
GoodMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.1 MI FR · Structure no. 012301400009900
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bunker Hill Road over Needle Shop Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bunker Hill Road over Needle Shop Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bunker Hill Road over Needle Shop Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Bunker Hill Road over Needle Shop 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 Bunker Hill Road over Needle Shop Brook carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bunker Hill Road over Needle Shop Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bunker Hill Road over Needle Shop Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.