US Bridges

Kearsarge Way over CSX

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI JCT Market ST · Structure no. 021702400013200

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kearsarge Way over CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kearsarge Way over CSX in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKearsarge Way
CrossesCSX
Location0.3 MI JCT Market ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.08852, -70.77325
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2023)
Projected traffic745 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Kearsarge Way over CSX built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Kearsarge Way over CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Kearsarge Way over CSX carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kearsarge Way over CSX?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Kearsarge Way over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.