US Bridges

Linden Street over Little River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.39MI. RTE 111 · Structure no. 008200870006200

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,920
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Street over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Linden Street over Little River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,321 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLinden Street
CrossesLittle River
Location0.39MI. RTE 111
Coordinates42.97214, -70.95959
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2023)
Projected traffic4,321 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Street over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Linden Street over Little River carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Linden Street over Little River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Street over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.