Hanson Road over Exeter River
PoorRockingham County, New Hampshire · 75FT. NH102 · Structure no. 004401700013500
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,854
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanson Road over Exeter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanson Road over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 1,854 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,743 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanson Road over Exeter River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hanson 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Hanson Road over Exeter River carry?
About 1,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hanson Road over Exeter River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hanson Road over Exeter River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.