US Bridges

US202 over Isinglass River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 2.8 MI SW Rochester Tl · Structure no. 001500750012200

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,938
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 over Isinglass River is a concrete tee beam carrying US202 over Isinglass River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 91 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 5,938 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,788 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS202
CrossesIsinglass River
Location2.8 MI SW Rochester Tl
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates43.2401, -71.05475
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,938 (2023)
Projected traffic8,788 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US202 over Isinglass River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US202 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 US202 over Isinglass River carry?

About 5,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US202 over Isinglass River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US202 over Isinglass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.