Market Street WB over Tidal Basin
FairRockingham County, New Hampshire · .5 MI E JCT I-95 · Structure no. 021702410010600
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,353
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Market Street WB over Tidal Basin is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market Street WB over Tidal Basin in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,882 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Market Street WB over Tidal Basin built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Market Street WB over Tidal Basin 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 Market Street WB over Tidal Basin carry?
About 7,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Market Street WB over Tidal Basin?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Market Street WB over Tidal Basin?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.