US Bridges

Westville Road over Little River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.6 Mi. RTE.125 · Structure no. 021401220007200

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,826
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westville Road over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Westville Road over Little River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,826 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,662 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestville Road
CrossesLittle River
Location0.6 Mi. RTE.125
Coordinates42.83178, -71.10006
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,826 (2023)
Projected traffic5,662 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Westville Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westville 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 Westville Road over Little River carry?

About 3,826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westville Road over Little River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Westville Road over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.