FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTHWOOD ROAD

Carrying NORTHWOOD ROAD over BUZZEL'S RUN BROOK

TOWN RD 1.1MI NORWD TL, Strafford, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTHWOOD ROAD

The NORTHWOOD ROAD bridge in Strafford, New Hampshire carries NORTHWOOD ROAD over BUZZEL'S RUN BROOK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 652 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.7 metric tons.

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

How NORTHWOOD ROAD compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of New Hampshire bridges
136
Bridges in Strafford · 12 in Poor condition
NORTHWOOD ROAD 35.7 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
652 vehicles/day
Structure Number
024300850004000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTHWOOD 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 NORTHWOOD 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 NORTHWOOD ROAD?

NORTHWOOD ROAD in Strafford, New Hampshire on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTHWOOD ROAD inspected?

NORTHWOOD 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 652 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTHWOOD 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 NORTHWOOD ROAD?

NORTHWOOD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTHWOOD ROAD?

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

How old is NORTHWOOD ROAD and does age affect safety?

NORTHWOOD ROAD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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