Bridge Street over Spicket River
PoorRockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.0MI Mass Sl · Structure no. 022801150009700
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,883
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Spicket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Spicket River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,226 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Spicket River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Bridge Street over Spicket 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Spicket River carry?
About 4,883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Spicket River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Spicket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.