US Bridges

Scribner Road over Exeter River

Poor

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.59MI. RTE 107 · Structure no. 009001060007600

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scribner Road over Exeter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scribner Road over Exeter River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesScribner Road
CrossesExeter River
Location0.59MI. RTE 107
Coordinates42.97709, -71.13372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2023)
Projected traffic346 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 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 Scribner Road over Exeter River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scribner Road over Exeter River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Scribner Road over Exeter River carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scribner Road over Exeter River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scribner Road over Exeter River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.