US Bridges

I-95 over Access Road

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .3 MI from JCT Rt 101 · Structure no. 011101150015700

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,429
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Access Road is a concrete frame carrying I-95 over Access Road in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 86,429 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,914 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 191 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesAccess Road
Location.3 MI from JCT Rt 101
RouteInterstate 95
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.95227, -70.85836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.1 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,429 (2023)
Projected traffic127,914 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 over Access Road built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-95 over Access Road 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 May 2023.

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

About 86,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Access Road?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Access Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.