Townhouse Road over Northeast Pond
PoorClosed to trafficStrafford County, New Hampshire · Nh-Me Sl · Structure no. 017301680015200
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townhouse Road over Northeast Pond is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townhouse Road over Northeast Pond in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townhouse Road over Northeast Pond built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townhouse Road over Northeast Pond 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Townhouse Road over Northeast Pond carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Townhouse Road over Northeast Pond?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Townhouse Road over Northeast Pond?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.