NH156 over Pawtuckaway River
FairRockingham County, New Hampshire · .5 Mi. N. Raymond Tl · Structure no. 020101080002000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,075
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH156 over Pawtuckaway River is a concrete slab carrying NH156 over Pawtuckaway River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 83 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 3,075 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,551 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NH156 over Pawtuckaway River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is NH156 over Pawtuckaway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NH156 over Pawtuckaway River carry?
About 3,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NH156 over Pawtuckaway River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NH156 over Pawtuckaway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.