US Bridges

Nh 12A NH123 over Cold River

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.7 Mi. from Langdon Tl · Structure no. 000500590016000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,265
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 12A NH123 over Cold River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nh 12A NH123 over Cold River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNh 12A NH123
CrossesCold River
Location0.7 Mi. from Langdon Tl
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates43.1497, -72.36157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2023)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 12A NH123 over Cold River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 12A NH123 over Cold River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 12A NH123 over Cold River carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 12A NH123 over Cold River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 12A NH123 over Cold River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.