US Bridges

NH106 Main ST over Winnipesaukee River

Fair

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 1.0 MI Belmont T.L. · Structure no. 013901210004700

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,507
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH106 Main ST over Winnipesaukee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH106 Main ST over Winnipesaukee River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,390 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNH106 Main ST
CrossesWinnipesaukee River
Location1.0 MI Belmont T.L.
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates43.52641, -71.46894
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,507 (2023)
Projected traffic27,390 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main ST over Winnipesaukee River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is NH106 Main ST over Winnipesaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does NH106 Main ST over Winnipesaukee River carry?

About 18,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH106 Main ST over Winnipesaukee River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns NH106 Main ST over Winnipesaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.