US Bridges

NH125 over Exeter River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .03 MI FR Nh 111 a · Structure no. 002900710006400

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH125 over Exeter River is a concrete culvert carrying NH125 over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,023 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,794 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNH125
CrossesExeter River
Location.03 MI FR Nh 111 a
RouteState Highway 125
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.97758, -71.07313
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,023 (2023)
Projected traffic17,794 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH125 over Exeter River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH125 over Exeter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NH125 over Exeter River carry?

About 12,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH125 over Exeter River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns NH125 over Exeter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.