US Bridges

Nh 16 Nh 25 over Old Nh 16 Old Nh 25

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · New Nh 16 over Old Nh 16 · Structure no. 020401650024800

Built
1970
55 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 Old Nh 16 Old Nh 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 16 Nh 25 over Old Nh 16 Old Nh 25 in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 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 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNh 16 Nh 25
CrossesOld Nh 16 Old Nh 25
LocationNew Nh 16 over Old Nh 16
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.7629, -71.15204
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 16 Nh 25 over Old Nh 16 Old Nh 25 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 16 Nh 25 over Old Nh 16 Old Nh 25 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 Old Nh 16 Old Nh 25 carry?

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

How long is Nh 16 Nh 25 over Old Nh 16 Old Nh 25?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 16 Nh 25 over Old Nh 16 Old Nh 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.