Nh 16A over E Br Saco River
PoorCarroll County, New Hampshire · 1.9 MI Conway Tl · Structure no. 001702440013800
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,078
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 16A over E Br Saco River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nh 16A over E Br Saco River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,595 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 16A over E Br Saco River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Nh 16A over E Br Saco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Nh 16A over E Br Saco River carry?
About 1,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nh 16A over E Br Saco River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 16A over E Br Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.