NH153 over Ossipee River
GoodCarroll County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI N JCT RTE 25 · Structure no. 007401100019000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,594
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH153 over Ossipee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH153 over Ossipee River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 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 3,594 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,319 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NH153 over Ossipee River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is NH153 over Ossipee 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 NH153 over Ossipee River carry?
About 3,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NH153 over Ossipee River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NH153 over Ossipee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.