US Bridges

Dudley Road over Lamprey River

PoorPosted for load

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .23 MI JCT 101 · Structure no. 021900830015400

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dudley Road over Lamprey River is a concrete slab carrying Dudley Road over Lamprey River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 111 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDudley Road
CrossesLamprey River
Location.23 MI JCT 101
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.06373, -71.22769
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2023)
Projected traffic809 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Dudley Road over Lamprey River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Dudley Road over Lamprey River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Dudley Road over Lamprey River carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dudley Road over Lamprey River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dudley Road over Lamprey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.