US Bridges

Jewell Street over Powwow River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .18 Mi. from Mass. Sl · Structure no. 023801010006600

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,118
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell Street over Powwow River is a concrete frame carrying Jewell Street over Powwow River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJewell Street
CrossesPowwow River
Location.18 Mi. from Mass. Sl
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.87351, -70.95976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2023)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Jewell Street over Powwow River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewell Street over Powwow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jewell Street over Powwow River carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jewell Street over Powwow River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jewell Street over Powwow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.