US Bridges

Nh 16 Nh 25 over Lovell River

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 4.3 MI S Tamworth T/L · Structure no. 020401530026800

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 16 Nh 25 over Lovell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 16 Nh 25 over Lovell River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,316 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesNh 16 Nh 25
CrossesLovell River
Location4.3 MI S Tamworth T/L
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.77816, -71.1656
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic17,316 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Nh 25 over Lovell River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 16 Nh 25 over Lovell 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 16 Nh 25 over Lovell River carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 16 Nh 25 over Lovell River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 16 Nh 25 over Lovell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.