US Bridges

New Boston Road over North Branch River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 2.7 MI from Raymond Tl · Structure no. 003701450012900

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Boston Road over North Branch River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Boston Road over North Branch River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Boston Road
CrossesNorth Branch River
Location2.7 MI from Raymond Tl
Coordinates43.07906, -71.28535
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic592 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 New Boston Road over North Branch River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Boston Road over North Branch 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 New Boston Road over North Branch River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Boston Road over North Branch River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Boston Road over North Branch River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.