US Bridges

Nh 9(LOUDON Rd) over Storrs Street CSX

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · .1 MI West of JCT I-93 · Structure no. 005201600010300

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,639
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 9(LOUDON Rd) over Storrs Street CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 9(LOUDON Rd) over Storrs Street CSX in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 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 19,639 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,065 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNh 9(LOUDON Rd)
CrossesStorrs Street CSX
Location.1 MI West of JCT I-93
RouteU.S. Route 4
Coordinates43.20857, -71.53562
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,639 (2023)
Projected traffic29,065 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 9(LOUDON Rd) over Storrs Street CSX built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Nh 9(LOUDON Rd) over Storrs Street CSX 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 9(LOUDON Rd) over Storrs Street CSX carry?

About 19,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nh 9(LOUDON Rd) over Storrs Street CSX?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 9(LOUDON Rd) over Storrs Street CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.