US Bridges

North Shore Road over Taylor Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 2 Tns N. Island Pond RD · Structure no. 006301620007800

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore Road over Taylor Brook is a concrete continuous frame carrying North Shore Road over Taylor Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Shore Road
CrossesTaylor Brook
Location2 Tns N. Island Pond RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.86989, -71.22357
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 North Shore Road over Taylor Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore Road over Taylor Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does North Shore Road over Taylor Brook carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Shore Road over Taylor Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore Road over Taylor Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.