US Bridges

NH125 over CSX

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .8 MI from JCT NH121 · Structure no. 021401110006200

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,888
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH125 over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH125 over CSX in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,434 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNH125
CrossesCSX
Location.8 MI from JCT NH121
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates42.82886, -71.10755
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,888 (2023)
Projected traffic29,434 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NH125 over CSX built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH125 over 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 NH125 over CSX carry?

About 19,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH125 over CSX?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns NH125 over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.