US Bridges

NH121 over Little River CSX

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI from JCT RTE 125 · Structure no. 021401050003000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH121 over Little River CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH121 over Little River CSX in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,799 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,982 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNH121
CrossesLittle River CSX
Location0.5 MI from JCT RTE 125
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates42.81829, -71.11343
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,799 (2023)
Projected traffic15,982 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NH121 over Little River CSX built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH121 over Little River CSX 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NH121 over Little River CSX carry?

About 10,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH121 over Little River CSX?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns NH121 over Little River CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.