US Bridges

Cedar Road over CSX

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.18 MI FR Lafayette RD · Structure no. 019701300006400

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Road over CSX is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Road over CSX in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,029 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,002 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Road
CrossesCSX
Location0.18 MI FR Lafayette RD
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.96427, -70.83129
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,029 (2023)
Projected traffic3,002 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cedar Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Cedar Road over CSX 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Road over CSX carry?

About 2,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Road over CSX?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Road over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.