Tyler Road over Blackwater River
GoodMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI N Hopkinton Tl · Structure no. 026801240003100
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tyler Road over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyler Road over Blackwater River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tyler Road over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Tyler Road over Blackwater River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Tyler Road over Blackwater River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Tyler Road over Blackwater River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Tyler Road over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.