Pierces Island Rd over Little Harbor
Rockingham County, New Hampshire · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pierces Island Rd over Little Harbor in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1968, making it 67 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,272 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 87 of the 309 inventoried bridges in Rockingham County rated fair (28.2%); 22 (7.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 280 ft |
| Location | 200 Ft From Mechanic St |
| NBI structure number | 021702410006900 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New Hampshire department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rockingham County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 over Access Road | 1950 | 86,429 | Fair |
| I-95 over Maplewood Avenue | 1970 | 76,465 | Fair |
| I-95 over Preble Way CSX | 1971 | 74,766 | Fair |
| I-95 over Piscataqua River | 1971 | 74,766 | Fair |
| I-95 over Market Street | 1970 | 70,573 | Good |
| US 4 Nh 16 Sp Tpk over Shawayttuck | 1983 | 68,236 | Good |
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