US Bridges

Shepard Home Road over Exeter River

Poor

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.8MI. NH102 · Structure no. 004401690012200

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepard Home Road over Exeter River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Shepard Home Road over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShepard Home Road
CrossesExeter River
Location0.8MI. NH102
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.9794, -71.19624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic307 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Shepard Home Road over Exeter River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Shepard Home Road over Exeter River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Shepard Home Road over Exeter River carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shepard Home Road over Exeter River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Shepard Home Road over Exeter River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.