Packers Falls Road over Lamprey River
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · 1.1 Mi. Newmarket Tl · Structure no. 007000800007000
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,378
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Packers Falls Road over Lamprey River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Packers Falls Road over Lamprey River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 113 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 1,378 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Packers Falls Road over Lamprey River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Packers Falls 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 Packers Falls Road over Lamprey River carry?
About 1,378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Packers Falls Road over Lamprey River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Packers Falls Road over Lamprey River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.