US Bridges

Packers Falls Road over Piscassic River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .39 MI SW Durham Tl · Structure no. 019001120009800

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,378
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Packers Falls Road over Piscassic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Packers Falls Road over Piscassic River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 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 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 1,378 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPackers Falls Road
CrossesPiscassic River
Location.39 MI SW Durham Tl
RouteState Highway 0
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.08252, -70.94819
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,378 (2023)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Packers Falls Road over Piscassic River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Packers Falls Road over Piscassic 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Packers Falls Road over Piscassic River carry?

About 1,378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Packers Falls Road over Piscassic River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Packers Falls Road over Piscassic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.