Joppa Road West over Warner River
FairPosted for loadMerrimack County, New Hampshire · .08 MI from Nh RTE 103 · Structure no. 026301910012200
- Built
- 1853
- 172 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joppa Road West over Warner River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Joppa Road West over Warner River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1853 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 172 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joppa Road West over Warner River built?
It was built in 1853, making it 172 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Joppa Road West over Warner River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Joppa Road West over Warner River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Joppa Road West over Warner River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Joppa Road West over Warner River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.