US Bridges

Pine Road over Little River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .3 MI S JCT Old 101 · Structure no. 002901380011000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pine Road over Little River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPine Road
CrossesLittle River
Location.3 MI S JCT Old 101
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.01189, -71.00902
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic307 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pine Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Road over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Road over Little River carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine Road over Little River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.