US Bridges

NH152 over Piscassic River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 2.3 MI E Lee Tl · Structure no. 019001060008900

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,525
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH152 over Piscassic River is a concrete culvert carrying NH152 over Piscassic River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNH152
CrossesPiscassic River
Location2.3 MI E Lee Tl
RouteState Highway 152
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.07509, -70.95357
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (2023)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NH152 over Piscassic River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH152 over Piscassic 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NH152 over Piscassic River carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH152 over Piscassic River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns NH152 over Piscassic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.