US Bridges

NH126 over Isinglass River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI from Strafford Tl · Structure no. 001500520010800

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,264
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH126 over Isinglass River is a concrete frame carrying NH126 over Isinglass River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,264 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNH126
CrossesIsinglass River
Location0.8 MI from Strafford Tl
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates43.24238, -71.08199
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,264 (2023)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NH126 over Isinglass River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH126 over Isinglass 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 NH126 over Isinglass River carry?

About 1,264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH126 over Isinglass River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NH126 over Isinglass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.