US Bridges

Washington Street over CSX

Fair

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI from JCT NH9 · Structure no. 006501200011800

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,525
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over CSX is a masonry culvert carrying Washington Street over CSX in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 5,525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,177 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Street
CrossesCSX
Location0.7 MI from JCT NH9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.19413, -70.88593
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,525 (2023)
Projected traffic8,177 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over CSX built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over CSX 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over CSX carry?

About 5,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over CSX?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Washington Street over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.