US Bridges

Crawley Falls Road over Exeter River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.6 MI from Kingston Tl · Structure no. 002900730006500

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawley Falls Road over Exeter River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crawley Falls Road over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 559 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrawley Falls Road
CrossesExeter River
Location1.6 MI from Kingston Tl
Coordinates42.97808, -71.0723
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2023)
Projected traffic827 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crawley Falls Road over Exeter River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawley Falls Road over Exeter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crawley Falls Road over Exeter River carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crawley Falls Road over Exeter River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crawley Falls Road over Exeter River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.