US Bridges

Wyman Ave over Piscataqua Riv Back Chnl

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.1 KM South of SR 103 · Structure no. 1NH0BR2

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Wyman Ave over Piscataqua Riv Back Chnl is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Wyman Ave over Piscataqua Riv Back Chnl in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 84 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyman Ave
CrossesPiscataqua Riv Back Chnl
Location0.1 KM South of SR 103
Coordinates43.08508, -70.73578
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2011)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyman Ave over Piscataqua Riv Back Chnl built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Wyman Ave over Piscataqua Riv Back Chnl 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 Wyman Ave over Piscataqua Riv Back Chnl carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyman Ave over Piscataqua Riv Back Chnl?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wyman Ave over Piscataqua Riv Back Chnl?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.