Nh 12 NH123 over Cold River
FairCheshire County, New Hampshire · .1MI from JCT Rt 123 · Structure no. 026200820006500
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,073
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 12 NH123 over Cold River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 12 NH123 over Cold River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,073 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,988 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 12 NH123 over Cold River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Nh 12 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nh 12 NH123 over Cold River carry?
About 6,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Nh 12 NH123 over Cold River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 12 NH123 over Cold River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.