FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JONES ROAD

Carrying JONES ROAD over BEARDS BROOK

1.3 MI FR NH RTE 31, Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JONES ROAD

The JONES ROAD bridge in Hillsborough, New Hampshire carries JONES ROAD over BEARDS BROOK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.1 metric tons.

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

How JONES ROAD compares

▼ 32.1
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New Hampshire bridges
385
Bridges in Hillsborough · 30 in Poor condition
JONES ROAD 6.1 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
6.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012201000007000

How to read this record

JONES 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 JONES 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 JONES ROAD?

JONES ROAD in Hillsborough, New Hampshire on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JONES ROAD inspected?

JONES 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. JONES 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 JONES ROAD?

JONES ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JONES ROAD?

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

How old is JONES ROAD and does age affect safety?

JONES ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 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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