US Bridges

Cross Road over Exeter River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · At Brentwood Tl · Structure no. 008200440005700

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over Exeter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross Road over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCross Road
CrossesExeter River
LocationAt Brentwood Tl
Coordinates42.96985, -71.00061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic615 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Cross Road over Exeter River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cross Road over Exeter River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Road over Exeter River carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road over Exeter River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road over Exeter River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.