US Bridges

Nh 16 over Ellis River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 5.6 MI from Bartlett Tl · Structure no. 013200920013000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,464
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 16 over Ellis River is a concrete frame carrying Nh 16 over Ellis River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 92 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 3,464 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,126 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesNh 16
CrossesEllis River
Location5.6 MI from Bartlett Tl
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates44.20208, -71.23806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,464 (2023)
Projected traffic5,126 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 over Ellis River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Nh 16 over Ellis 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 Nh 16 over Ellis River carry?

About 3,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 16 over Ellis River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 16 over Ellis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.