US Bridges

Lawrence Road over Spicket River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.08 MI FR Mass Sl · Structure no. 022801130007000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,479
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Road over Spicket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lawrence Road over Spicket River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,479 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,588 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLawrence Road
CrossesSpicket River
Location1.08 MI FR Mass Sl
Coordinates42.76886, -71.20203
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,479 (2023)
Projected traffic9,588 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lawrence Road over Spicket River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence 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 Lawrence Road over Spicket River carry?

About 6,479 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Road over Spicket River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Road over Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.