US Bridges

NH106 over Tioga River

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 4.0 MI S Laconia Tl · Structure no. 002001130008000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH106 over Tioga River is a concrete tee beam carrying NH106 over Tioga River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 91 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,766 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,933 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNH106
CrossesTioga River
Location4.0 MI S Laconia Tl
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates43.45105, -71.47035
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,766 (2023)
Projected traffic15,933 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH106 over Tioga River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is NH106 over Tioga 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 NH106 over Tioga River carry?

About 10,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH106 over Tioga River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NH106 over Tioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.