US Bridges

Haverhill Road over Spicket River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · Cowbell Corner · Structure no. 022800970018100

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,410
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haverhill Road over Spicket River is a concrete frame carrying Haverhill Road over Spicket River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHaverhill Road
CrossesSpicket River
LocationCowbell Corner
Coordinates42.84922, -71.21495
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2023)
Projected traffic3,566 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

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 Haverhill Road over Spicket River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haverhill Road over Spicket 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Haverhill Road over Spicket River carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Haverhill Road over Spicket River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Haverhill Road over Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.