US Bridges

Nh 26 over Recreation Trail

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · .3 M E of Colebrook T/L · Structure no. 006361900005100

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 26 over Recreation Trail is a concrete slab carrying Nh 26 over Recreation Trail in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesNh 26
CrossesRecreation Trail
Location.3 M E of Colebrook T/L
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.86494, -71.32984
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2023)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 26 over Recreation Trail built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 26 over Recreation Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nh 26 over Recreation Trail carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 26 over Recreation Trail?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 26 over Recreation Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.