US Bridges

Pond Road over CSX

PoorPosted for load

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.6 Mi. Kingston Tl · Structure no. 019300640010700

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Road over CSX is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Road over CSX in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 438 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPond Road
CrossesCSX
Location0.6 Mi. Kingston Tl
Coordinates42.88531, -71.05282
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2023)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Pond Road over CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Road over CSX carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pond Road over CSX?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Road over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.