US Bridges

Nh 16 over Nhncrr

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · .88MI S. Ossipee T.L. · Structure no. 026101040004200

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 16 over Nhncrr is a concrete frame carrying Nh 16 over Nhncrr in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1956, 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 7,880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,662 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNh 16
CrossesNhncrr
Location.88MI S. Ossipee T.L.
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.62814, -71.04693
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 2024
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 rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,880 (2023)
Projected traffic11,662 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Nhncrr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 16 over Nhncrr 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 Nhncrr carry?

About 7,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 16 over Nhncrr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 16 over Nhncrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.