US Bridges

Nh 16 NH113 over Pequawket Pond

Fair

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 1.2 MI from Albany Tl · Structure no. 005401730006200

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,487
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 16 NH113 over Pequawket Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 16 NH113 over Pequawket Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 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 19,487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,840 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNh 16 NH113
CrossesPequawket Pond
Location1.2 MI from Albany Tl
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.97864, -71.12076
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,487 (2023)
Projected traffic28,840 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Nh 16 NH113 over Pequawket Pond built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nh 16 NH113 over Pequawket Pond 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 16 NH113 over Pequawket Pond carry?

About 19,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 16 NH113 over Pequawket Pond?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 16 NH113 over Pequawket Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.