US Bridges

Towle Farm Road over I-95

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI Hampton Falls Tl · Structure no. 011101180012900

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,242
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Towle Farm Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Towle Farm Road over I-95 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,318 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTowle Farm Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.8 MI Hampton Falls Tl
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.94232, -70.86043
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Towle Farm Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towle Farm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Towle Farm Road over I-95 carry?

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

How long is Towle Farm Road over I-95?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Towle Farm Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.