US Bridges

NH145 over Connecticut River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · Pittsburg Tl · Structure no. 004800900012100

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH145 over Connecticut River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NH145 over Connecticut River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNH145
CrossesConnecticut River
LocationPittsburg Tl
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates45.04925, -71.39144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2023)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 NH145 over Connecticut River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH145 over Connecticut River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NH145 over Connecticut River carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH145 over Connecticut River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NH145 over Connecticut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.