US Bridges

Martin Road over Piscassic River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.14MI. Epping Tl · Structure no. 009001550013300

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
449
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over Piscassic River is a concrete frame carrying Martin Road over Piscassic River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Road
CrossesPiscassic River
Location0.14MI. Epping Tl
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.01699, -71.08557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2023)
Projected traffic664 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Martin Road over Piscassic River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Road over Piscassic 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Road over Piscassic River carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Piscassic River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Piscassic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.