US Bridges

US202 over Rickers Brook

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.6 MI JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 022201520008300

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,961
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 over Rickers Brook is a concrete slab carrying US202 over Rickers Brook in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 7,961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,782 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS202
CrossesRickers Brook
Location0.6 MI JCT RTE 16
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates43.28798, -71.00371
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,961 (2023)
Projected traffic11,782 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 over Rickers Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 over Rickers Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does US202 over Rickers Brook carry?

About 7,961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US202 over Rickers Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US202 over Rickers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.