US Bridges

Ocean Road over I-95

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI Portsmouth Tl · Structure no. 010201410010900

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,244
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ocean Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Road over I-95 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,244 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,201 by 2043. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOcean Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.3 MI Portsmouth Tl
RouteState Highway 0
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.04247, -70.81662
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,244 (2023)
Projected traffic12,201 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ocean Road over I-95 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Road over I-95 carry?

About 8,244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Road over I-95?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.