US Bridges

NH116 over Gale River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 4.4 MI N. Easton T.L. · Structure no. 008700520011700

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,264
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH116 over Gale River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH116 over Gale River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNH116
CrossesGale River
Location4.4 MI N. Easton T.L.
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates44.22687, -71.74789
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,264 (2023)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gale River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH116 over Gale 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NH116 over Gale River carry?

About 2,264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NH116 over Gale River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns NH116 over Gale River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.