TOWNHOUSE ROAD
Carrying TOWNHOUSE ROAD over NORTHEAST POND
NH-ME SL, Strafford, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TOWNHOUSE ROAD
The TOWNHOUSE ROAD bridge in Strafford, New Hampshire carries TOWNHOUSE ROAD over NORTHEAST POND. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 28.7 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 554 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 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TOWNHOUSE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1948
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 28.7 m (94 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 554 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 017301680015200
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
TOWNHOUSE 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 TOWNHOUSE ROAD against other structures in Strafford 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 TOWNHOUSE ROAD?
TOWNHOUSE ROAD in Strafford, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TOWNHOUSE ROAD inspected?
TOWNHOUSE 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 554 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWNHOUSE 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 TOWNHOUSE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for TOWNHOUSE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNHOUSE ROAD?
TOWNHOUSE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is TOWNHOUSE ROAD and does age affect safety?
TOWNHOUSE ROAD was built in 1948, making it 78 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.
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