NH152 over North River
PoorRockingham County, New Hampshire · 5.15MI. NW Lee Tl · Structure no. 020101410012700
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,719
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH152 over North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH152 over North River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 100 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.
It carries about 3,719 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,504 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 NH152 over North River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is NH152 over North River 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 NH152 over North River carry?
About 3,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NH152 over North River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NH152 over North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.