Walker Street over Piscataqua R Back Chan
FairRockingham County, New Hampshire · 200 M SE of SR103 · Structure no. 1NH0BR1
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Walker Street over Piscataqua R Back Chan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Street over Piscataqua R Back Chan in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 112 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Street over Piscataqua R Back Chan built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Walker Street over Piscataqua R Back Chan in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Walker Street over Piscataqua R Back Chan carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Walker Street over Piscataqua R Back Chan?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Street over Piscataqua R Back Chan?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.