Nh 28 over Merrymeeting River
GoodBelknap County, New Hampshire · 4.7 MI from Barnstead Tl · Structure no. 000601860015500
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,487
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 28 over Merrymeeting River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nh 28 over Merrymeeting River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,487 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,080 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 28 over Merrymeeting River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nh 28 over Merrymeeting River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Nh 28 over Merrymeeting River carry?
About 7,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nh 28 over Merrymeeting River?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 28 over Merrymeeting River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.