FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CASS MILL ROAD

Carrying CASS MILL ROAD over SMITH RIVER

AT ALEXANDRIA TL, Merrimack, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
69 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CASS MILL ROAD

The CASS MILL ROAD bridge in Merrimack, New Hampshire carries CASS MILL ROAD over SMITH RIVER. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CASS MILL ROAD compares

▲ 30.7
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of New Hampshire bridges
326
Bridges in Merrimack · 20 in Poor condition
CASS MILL ROAD 68.9 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
68.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012300750015100

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CASS MILL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CASS MILL ROAD against other structures in Merrimack 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 CASS MILL ROAD?

CASS MILL ROAD in Merrimack, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CASS MILL ROAD inspected?

CASS MILL 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 90 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CASS MILL ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CASS MILL ROAD?

CASS MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CASS MILL ROAD?

CASS MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CASS MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

CASS MILL ROAD was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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