US Bridges

Nh 16TRK Unity ST over Androscoggin River

Fair

Coos County, New Hampshire · 120FT from RTE 16 · Structure no. 002302350005200

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,023
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 16TRK Unity ST over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 16TRK Unity ST over Androscoggin River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,023 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,954 by 2043. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNh 16TRK Unity ST
CrossesAndroscoggin River
Location120FT from RTE 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.46101, -71.1857
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,023 (2023)
Projected traffic5,954 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 16TRK Unity ST over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 16TRK Unity ST over Androscoggin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 16TRK Unity ST over Androscoggin River carry?

About 4,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 16TRK Unity ST over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 16TRK Unity ST over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.