US Bridges

Nh 33 over Winnicut River

Poor

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.4 MI from Stratham Tl · Structure no. 010201100010000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,736
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 33 over Winnicut River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 33 over Winnicut River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 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 4 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 17,736 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,249 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNh 33
CrossesWinnicut River
Location1.4 MI from Stratham Tl
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.0361, -70.848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,736 (2023)
Projected traffic26,249 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nh 33 over Winnicut River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Nh 33 over Winnicut 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 Nh 33 over Winnicut River carry?

About 17,736 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 33 over Winnicut River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 33 over Winnicut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.