US Bridges

Causeway Road over Mill Creek

Poor

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.03 MI from Depot Road · Structure no. 023401670009100

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
639
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Causeway Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Causeway Road over Mill Creek in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCauseway Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.03 MI from Depot Road
Coordinates42.88435, -70.84793
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2023)
Projected traffic945 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Causeway Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Causeway Road over Mill Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Causeway Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Causeway Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Causeway Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.