Nh 16 over Peabody River
GoodCoos County, New Hampshire · 3.0 MI Jackson Tl · Structure no. 020950800009400
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 16 over Peabody River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 16 over Peabody River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,958 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 16 over Peabody River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Nh 16 over Peabody 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nh 16 over Peabody River carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Nh 16 over Peabody River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 16 over Peabody River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.