US Bridges

Nh 28 (s Broadway) over Spicket River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.1MI N. of Mass Sl · Structure no. 022801090004900

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,229
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 28 (s Broadway) over Spicket River is a concrete slab carrying Nh 28 (s Broadway) over Spicket River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 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 20,229 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,938 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNh 28 (s Broadway)
CrossesSpicket River
Location1.1MI N. of Mass Sl
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.75437, -71.20817
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,229 (2023)
Projected traffic29,938 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 28 (s Broadway) over Spicket River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Nh 28 (s Broadway) over Spicket 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 28 (s Broadway) over Spicket River carry?

About 20,229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nh 28 (s Broadway) over Spicket River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 28 (s Broadway) over Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.