FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOSTON POST ROAD

Carrying BOSTON POST ROAD over BEAVER BROOK

.06 MI FR NH RTE 122, Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOSTON POST ROAD

The BOSTON POST ROAD bridge in Hillsborough, New Hampshire carries BOSTON POST ROAD over BEAVER BROOK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,484 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BOSTON POST ROAD compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of New Hampshire bridges
385
Bridges in Hillsborough · 30 in Poor condition
BOSTON POST ROAD 36.3 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,484 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000701600010500

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOSTON POST ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BOSTON POST ROAD against other structures in Hillsborough and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BOSTON POST ROAD?

BOSTON POST ROAD in Hillsborough, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOSTON POST ROAD inspected?

BOSTON POST ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,484 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOSTON POST ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BOSTON POST ROAD?

BOSTON POST ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOSTON POST ROAD?

BOSTON POST ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BOSTON POST ROAD and does age affect safety?

BOSTON POST ROAD was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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