US Bridges

Bluff Street Ext over Widow Harris Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 500 Feet from Town Farm R · Structure no. 022801160011600

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,592
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Street Ext over Widow Harris Brook is a concrete frame carrying Bluff Street Ext over Widow Harris Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,592 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,316 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBluff Street Ext
CrossesWidow Harris Brook
Location500 Feet from Town Farm R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.80203, -71.19754
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,592 (2023)
Projected traffic5,316 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 Bluff Street Ext over Widow Harris Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Street Ext over Widow Harris Brook 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 Bluff Street Ext over Widow Harris Brook carry?

About 3,592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Street Ext over Widow Harris Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Street Ext over Widow Harris Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.