US Bridges

Linden Street over Exeter River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.36MI. RTE 111 · Structure no. 008200810004600

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Street over Exeter River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Street over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLinden Street
CrossesExeter River
Location1.36MI. RTE 111
Coordinates42.96181, -70.96485
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2023)
Projected traffic856 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Linden Street over Exeter River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Street 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 Linden Street over Exeter River carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Linden Street over Exeter River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Street over Exeter River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.