US Bridges

Garden Road over Little River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.5 Mi. RTE.125 · Structure no. 021401180005300

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,496
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Road over Little River is a concrete frame carrying Garden Road over Little River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden Road
CrossesLittle River
Location0.5 Mi. RTE.125
Coordinates42.82528, -71.10437
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2023)
Projected traffic2,214 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Garden Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Road over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Garden Road over Little River carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garden Road over Little River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Road over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.