US Bridges

US 4 over CSX

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.5 Mi. from Jct. RTE 108 · Structure no. 007000970014100

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 4 over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 4 over CSX in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 11,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,079 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 4
CrossesCSX
Location1.5 Mi. from Jct. RTE 108
RouteU.S. Route 4
Coordinates43.15345, -70.93264
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,540 (2023)
Projected traffic17,079 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 4 over CSX built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 4 over CSX 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 US 4 over CSX carry?

About 11,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 4 over CSX?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 4 over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.