NH116 over Reel Brook
GoodGrafton County, New Hampshire · 3.4 MI S Franconia T.L. · Structure no. 007201240010900
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH116 over Reel Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying NH116 over Reel Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 97 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 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 NH116 over Reel Brook built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is NH116 over Reel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NH116 over Reel Brook carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NH116 over Reel Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NH116 over Reel Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.