US Bridges

NH125 over Isinglass River

Poor

Strafford County, New Hampshire · .1 MI Barrington T.L. · Structure no. 022202060011000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH125 over Isinglass River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH125 over Isinglass River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 74 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 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 14,407 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,322 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNH125
CrossesIsinglass River
Location.1 MI Barrington T.L.
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates43.24848, -70.98206
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,407 (2023)
Projected traffic21,322 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH125 over Isinglass River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is NH125 over Isinglass 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 NH125 over Isinglass River carry?

About 14,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH125 over Isinglass River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NH125 over Isinglass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.