US Bridges

US 1 over Taylor River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI Hampton Falls Tl · Structure no. 011101460008700

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,187
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Taylor River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 1 over Taylor River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 21,187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,356 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesTaylor River
Location0.1 MI Hampton Falls Tl
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.92469, -70.85262
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,187 (2023)
Projected traffic31,356 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 1 over Taylor River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Taylor River 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 US 1 over Taylor River carry?

About 21,187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Taylor River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Taylor River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.