US Bridges

NH125 over Lamprey River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI from JCT RTE 101 · Structure no. 007801130005100

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH125 over Lamprey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH125 over Lamprey River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 17,674 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,157 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNH125
CrossesLamprey River
Location0.7 MI from JCT RTE 101
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates43.03682, -71.06882
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,674 (2023)
Projected traffic26,157 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NH125 over Lamprey River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH125 over Lamprey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NH125 over Lamprey River carry?

About 17,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH125 over Lamprey River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns NH125 over Lamprey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.