US Bridges

Bible Hill Lane over Warner River

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.01 MI from Bradford Tl · Structure no. 026301600002200

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bible Hill Lane over Warner River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bible Hill Lane over Warner River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBible Hill Lane
CrossesWarner River
Location0.01 MI from Bradford Tl
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.26869, -71.91301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic486 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 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 Bible Hill Lane over Warner River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bible Hill Lane over Warner 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 Bible Hill Lane over Warner River carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bible Hill Lane over Warner River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bible Hill Lane over Warner River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.