US Bridges

NH116 over Israel River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · 1.2 MI SW JCT US 2 · Structure no. 013500720013000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH116 over Israel River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH116 over Israel River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNH116
CrossesIsrael River
Location1.2 MI SW JCT US 2
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates44.41184, -71.49767
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2023)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NH116 over Israel River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH116 over Israel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NH116 over Israel River carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH116 over Israel River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NH116 over Israel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.