US Bridges

Blueberry Hill RD over Exeter River

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Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.19 MI from Nh RTE 102 · Structure no. 021901340006000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blueberry Hill RD over Exeter River is a concrete frame carrying Blueberry Hill RD over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlueberry Hill RD
CrossesExeter River
Location0.19 MI from Nh RTE 102
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.99711, -71.17629
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2023)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Blueberry Hill RD over Exeter River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blueberry Hill RD over Exeter 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Blueberry Hill RD over Exeter River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blueberry Hill RD over Exeter River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blueberry Hill RD over Exeter River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.