US Bridges

Town Farm Road over Spicket River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.10 MI from Mass. Sl · Structure no. 022801180011600

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,592
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Farm Road over Spicket River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Town Farm Road over Spicket River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,592 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,316 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Farm Road
CrossesSpicket River
Location1.10 MI from Mass. Sl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.80193, -71.19539
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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,592 (2023)
Projected traffic5,316 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 Town Farm Road over Spicket River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Farm 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 Town Farm Road over Spicket River carry?

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

How long is Town Farm Road over Spicket River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Town Farm Road over Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.