US Bridges

Fremont Road over Exeter River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.3MI. Fremont Tl · Structure no. 004401720010800

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
713
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Road over Exeter River is a concrete frame carrying Fremont Road over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,055 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFremont Road
CrossesExeter River
Location1.3MI. Fremont Tl
Coordinates42.97031, -71.19541
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2023)
Projected traffic1,055 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fremont Road over Exeter River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fremont Road over Exeter River carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Road over Exeter River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Road over Exeter River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.