US Bridges

Park Street over CSX

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.22MI RTE 111A · Structure no. 008200880007600

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Street over CSX is a steel other carrying Park Street over CSX in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 782 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,157 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Street
CrossesCSX
Location0.22MI RTE 111A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.98439, -70.95598
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.3 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2023)
Projected traffic1,157 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Street over CSX built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Park Street over CSX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Park Street over CSX carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park Street over CSX?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Park Street over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.