Nh 26 over Akers Pond Brook
GoodCoos County, New Hampshire · 1.0 MI W of Errol Village · Structure no. 008000940013000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 981
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 26 over Akers Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 26 over Akers Pond Brook in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 26 over Akers Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Nh 26 over Akers Pond Brook 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nh 26 over Akers Pond Brook carry?
About 981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nh 26 over Akers Pond Brook?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 26 over Akers Pond Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.