US Bridges

NH152 over North River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .45MI. SE Northwood Tl · Structure no. 020101150017200

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH152 over North River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NH152 over North River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,689 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNH152
CrossesNorth River
Location.45MI. SE Northwood Tl
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates43.18019, -71.14041
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,493 (2023)
Projected traffic3,689 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 North River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH152 over North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NH152 over North River carry?

About 2,493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH152 over North River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NH152 over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.