US Bridges

US 4 over NH155

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.0 MI from JCT Rt 155A · Structure no. 014501310012700

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 4 over NH155 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 4 over NH155 in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,387 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,812 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 4
CrossesNH155
Location1.0 MI from JCT Rt 155A
RouteU.S. Route 4
Coordinates43.14898, -70.97684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,387 (2023)
Projected traffic19,812 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 NH155 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 4 over NH155 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 4 over NH155 carry?

About 13,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 4 over NH155?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 4 over NH155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.