SHEPARD HOME ROAD
Carrying SHEPARD HOME ROAD over EXETER RIVER
0.8MI. NH102, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHEPARD HOME ROAD
The SHEPARD HOME ROAD bridge in Rockingham, New Hampshire carries SHEPARD HOME ROAD over EXETER RIVER. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 446 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHEPARD HOME ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 446 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 004401690012200
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
SHEPARD HOME ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SHEPARD HOME ROAD against other structures in Rockingham and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SHEPARD HOME ROAD?
SHEPARD HOME ROAD in Rockingham, New Hampshire on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHEPARD HOME ROAD inspected?
SHEPARD HOME ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 446 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHEPARD HOME ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SHEPARD HOME ROAD?
SHEPARD HOME ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHEPARD HOME ROAD?
SHEPARD HOME ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SHEPARD HOME ROAD and does age affect safety?
SHEPARD HOME ROAD was built in 1986, making it 40 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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