US Bridges

Nh 16TRK 12th ST over Androscoggin River

Fair

Coos County, New Hampshire · 12th ST Berlin · Structure no. 002302560008700

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,827
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 16TRK 12th ST over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 16TRK 12th ST over Androscoggin River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 50 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 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 2,827 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 16TRK 12th ST
CrossesAndroscoggin River
Location12th ST Berlin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.48945, -71.16356
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,827 (2023)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 12th ST over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nh 16TRK 12th 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 12th ST over Androscoggin River carry?

About 2,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nh 16TRK 12th ST over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 16TRK 12th ST over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.