US Bridges

Sheepboro Road over Berrys River

Poor

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.22 MI Rochester Tl · Structure no. 008401420005000

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheepboro Road over Berrys River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheepboro Road over Berrys River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 42 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSheepboro Road
CrossesBerrys River
Location1.22 MI Rochester Tl
Coordinates43.31664, -71.08174
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1987)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheepboro Road over Berrys River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Sheepboro Road over Berrys River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Sheepboro Road over Berrys River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Sheepboro Road over Berrys River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sheepboro Road over Berrys River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.