FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LIBERTY FARM ROAD

Carrying LIBERTY FARM ROAD over NORTH BRANCH RIVER

0.13MI. NH9, Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LIBERTY FARM ROAD

The LIBERTY FARM ROAD bridge in Hillsborough, New Hampshire carries LIBERTY FARM ROAD over NORTH BRANCH RIVER. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.0 metric tons.

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

How LIBERTY FARM ROAD compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of New Hampshire bridges
385
Bridges in Hillsborough · 30 in Poor condition
LIBERTY FARM ROAD 24.0 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.1
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000901130014300

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

LIBERTY FARM ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LIBERTY FARM 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 LIBERTY FARM ROAD?

LIBERTY FARM ROAD in Hillsborough, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LIBERTY FARM ROAD inspected?

LIBERTY FARM 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 90 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for LIBERTY FARM ROAD?

LIBERTY FARM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LIBERTY FARM ROAD?

LIBERTY FARM ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LIBERTY FARM ROAD and does age affect safety?

LIBERTY FARM ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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