US Bridges

Nh 1A over Sagamore Creek

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI from Rye Tl · Structure no. 021701980003400

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,704
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 1A over Sagamore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 1A over Sagamore Creek in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,704 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,921 by 2043. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNh 1A
CrossesSagamore Creek
Location0.4 MI from Rye Tl
Coordinates43.05476, -70.74907
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,704 (2023)
Projected traffic9,921 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nh 1A over Sagamore Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 1A over Sagamore Creek 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 Nh 1A over Sagamore Creek carry?

About 6,704 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nh 1A over Sagamore Creek?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 1A over Sagamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.