US Bridges

Bennett Road over CSX

FairPosted for load

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.9MI. RTE 108 · Structure no. 007000930008000

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
657
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Road over CSX is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennett Road over CSX in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 657 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett Road
CrossesCSX
Location0.9MI. RTE 108
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.10912, -70.93972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2023)
Projected traffic972 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Bennett Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett Road over CSX carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bennett Road over CSX?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Road over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.