US Bridges

Main Street over Lamprey River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI Fr.Nh RTE.27&107 · Structure no. 021901270011700

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,323
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Lamprey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Lamprey River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,323 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,918 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLamprey River
Location0.4 MI Fr.Nh RTE.27&107
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates43.03849, -71.18459
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,323 (2023)
Projected traffic4,918 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Main Street over Lamprey River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Lamprey River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Lamprey River carry?

About 3,323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Lamprey River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Lamprey River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.