Nh 16B over Beech River
GoodCarroll County, New Hampshire · .3 MI Jct. 16 · Structure no. 020401770022900
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 16B over Beech River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nh 16B over Beech River in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 93 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 1,917 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 16B over Beech River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Nh 16B over Beech 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 16B over Beech River carry?
About 1,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nh 16B over Beech River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 16B over Beech River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.