Pierces Island RD over Little Harbor
FairRockingham County, New Hampshire · 200 Ft from Mechanic ST · Structure no. 021702410006900
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 281 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,272
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierces Island RD over Little Harbor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pierces Island RD over Little Harbor in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierces Island RD over Little Harbor built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Pierces Island RD over Little Harbor 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 Pierces Island RD over Little Harbor carry?
About 1,272 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pierces Island RD over Little Harbor?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pierces Island RD over Little Harbor?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.