US Bridges

Oak Street over CSX

PoorPosted for load

Strafford County, New Hampshire · Dover-Rollinsford Tl · Structure no. 022300690004600

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over CSX is a steel other carrying Oak Street over CSX in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 135 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,749 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,948 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesCSX
LocationDover-Rollinsford Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.20715, -70.86459
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,749 (2023)
Projected traffic12,948 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Oak Street over CSX built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is Oak Street over CSX 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 Oak Street over CSX carry?

About 8,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over CSX?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.