Nh 26 over Connecticut River
FairCoos County, New Hampshire · Vermont State Line · Structure no. 005000390010700
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 916
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 26 over Connecticut River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 26 over Connecticut River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 26 over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Nh 26 over Connecticut 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nh 26 over Connecticut River carry?
About 916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nh 26 over Connecticut River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 26 over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.