US Bridges

Roby Road over Lane River

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 1.2 Mi. Warner Tl · Structure no. 025001460003700

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roby Road over Lane River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roby Road over Lane River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoby Road
CrossesLane River
Location1.2 Mi. Warner Tl
Coordinates43.29708, -71.90482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2023)
Projected traffic482 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roby Road over Lane River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roby Road over Lane River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Roby Road over Lane River carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roby Road over Lane River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roby Road over Lane River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.