NH140 over Winnipesaukee River
GoodBelknap County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI S JCT RTE 3 · Structure no. 025601090006200
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,736
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH140 over Winnipesaukee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH140 over Winnipesaukee River in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 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 10,736 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,889 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NH140 over Winnipesaukee River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is NH140 over Winnipesaukee 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NH140 over Winnipesaukee River carry?
About 10,736 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NH140 over Winnipesaukee River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns NH140 over Winnipesaukee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.