US Bridges

Nh 27 over Lamprey River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .6 MI E Candia Tl · Structure no. 021900830015100

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,642
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 27 over Lamprey River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nh 27 over Lamprey River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 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 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 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 27
CrossesLamprey River
Location.6 MI E Candia Tl
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates43.06285, -71.22724
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,642 (2023)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 27 over Lamprey River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Nh 27 over Lamprey River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 27 over Lamprey River carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 27 over Lamprey River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 27 over Lamprey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.