ON-ORBIT DRIVE
Carrying ON-ORBIT DRIVE over GARDNER-JOE ENGLISH STRE
1.2 MILES FROM MAIN GATE., Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ON-ORBIT DRIVE
The ON-ORBIT DRIVE bridge in Hillsborough, New Hampshire carries ON-ORBIT DRIVE over GARDNER-JOE ENGLISH STRE. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. 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 6.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ON-ORBIT DRIVE compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFNHRNGF00243
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
ON-ORBIT DRIVE 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 ON-ORBIT DRIVE 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 ON-ORBIT DRIVE?
ON-ORBIT DRIVE in Hillsborough, New Hampshire on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ON-ORBIT DRIVE inspected?
ON-ORBIT DRIVE'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ON-ORBIT DRIVE 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 ON-ORBIT DRIVE?
ON-ORBIT DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ON-ORBIT DRIVE?
ON-ORBIT DRIVE is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is ON-ORBIT DRIVE and does age affect safety?
ON-ORBIT DRIVE was built in 1959, making it 67 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.
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