US Bridges

Wiswall Road over Lamprey River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.6 Mi. Lee Tl · Structure no. 007000700007300

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiswall Road over Lamprey River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wiswall Road over Lamprey River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWiswall Road
CrossesLamprey River
Location0.6 Mi. Lee Tl
Coordinates43.10453, -70.96311
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2023)
Projected traffic383 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Wiswall Road over Lamprey River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiswall Road over Lamprey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wiswall Road over Lamprey River carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wiswall Road over Lamprey River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wiswall Road over Lamprey River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.