US Bridges

Towle Farm Road over Taylor River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · At Hampton Falls Tl · Structure no. 011100960010800

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,242
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towle Farm Road over Taylor River is a concrete slab carrying Towle Farm Road over Taylor River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,318 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTowle Farm Road
CrossesTaylor River
LocationAt Hampton Falls Tl
Coordinates42.93662, -70.87424
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (2023)
Projected traffic3,318 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Towle Farm Road over Taylor River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towle Farm Road over Taylor 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Towle Farm Road over Taylor River carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Towle Farm Road over Taylor River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Towle Farm Road over Taylor River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.